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CRKT Pilar vs Spyderco Domino
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Domino stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 23% 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$58
Unknown
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)
119 g (4.20 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
75 mm (2.95 in)Longest
Overall length
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
195 mm (7.68 in)Longest
Closed length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
CTS-XHP
Handle material
Stainless steel
Carbon fiber, titanium
Finish
Satin finish (standard model), stonewash (Pilar Large)
Satin
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame-lock
Opening method
Thumb slot / Vox hole flipper
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up or tip-down, right-hand)
Tip-up and tip-down (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility tasksUrban EDCWorkhorse cutter
Everyday carry (EDC)Detailed cutting tasksGeneral utility
Not best for
Lightweight carryLeft-hand carry
Extreme edge retention tasksCarving delicate objects
Common praise
Excellent ergonomics due to finger choilRobust frame lock strengthEasy to sharpen blade steelClassic minimalist designSolid and sturdy feel despite compact size
Stellar fit and finishExcellent flipping actionGood blade steel balance of edge retention and sharpenabilitySolid ergonomicsVersatile pocket clip
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
Handle scale material (carbon fiber veneer) considered unattractive by someHandle could be improved by a full titanium build
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