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CRKT Pilar vs Kershaw Turismo 5505
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 21% 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$44.99Cheapest
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
94 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
Overall length
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
Closed length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin finish (standard model), stonewash (Pilar Large)
Black PVD coating on handle; Satin finish on blade with sanded flats
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb slot / Vox hole flipper
Assist opening with SpeedSafe/KVT ball bearing or bronze phosphor washers, flipper
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up or tip-down, right-hand)
Ambidextrous reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility tasksUrban EDCWorkhorse cutter
Everyday carryCompact pocket knifeUsers who prefer assisted opening
Not best for
Lightweight carryLeft-hand carry
Heavy-duty tasks requiring larger blade
Common praise
Excellent ergonomics due to finger choilRobust frame lock strengthEasy to sharpen blade steelClassic minimalist designSolid and sturdy feel despite compact size
Compact size with comfortable four-finger gripSmooth and quick assisted openingGood blade steel (D2) with excellent edge retentionStealthy black finish and quality construction
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
Some older models use KVT ball bearings; newer use bronze phosphor washers which may differ in feelLimited blade length for larger tasks
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