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CRKT Pilar vs Kershaw Shuffle II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$58Most expensive
US$41.99Cheapest
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
66 mm (2.60 in)Longest
Overall length
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
Closed length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
Glass-filled Nylon
Finish
Satin finish (standard model), stonewash (Pilar Large)
BlackWash steel finish
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb slot / Vox hole flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up or tip-down, right-hand)
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility tasksUrban EDCWorkhorse cutter
MultiuseEDC
Not best for
Lightweight carryLeft-hand carry
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent ergonomics due to finger choilRobust frame lock strengthEasy to sharpen blade steelClassic minimalist designSolid and sturdy feel despite compact size
Versatile multiuse bladeCompact size for EDCGood grip with textured glass-filled nylon handleDual thumb studs allow ambidextrous useIncludes useful built-in bottle opener and flathead screwdriver
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for its size at 4.2 ounces (119 g)8Cr13MoV is a budget steel requiring frequent sharpeningPocket clip is not left-hand friendlyTeflon washers can be tricky to tune
Weight is about 3 ounces, which is heavier than some ultra-light knivesBlade thickness not specified clearlyBlade length slightly varies in sources between 2.5 to 2.6 inches
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