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CRKT Pilar vs Spyderco Tenacious
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Pilar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Pilar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 41% 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$58Cheapest
US$97Most expensive
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
Closed length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin finish (standard model), stonewash (Pilar Large)
Satin or non-reflective black oxide coating
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb slot / Vox hole flipper
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up or tip-down, right-hand)
Four-position Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility tasksUrban EDCWorkhorse cutter
Daily CarryOutdoor UseBudget Tactical Use
Not best for
Lightweight carryLeft-hand carry
Heavy-duty construction workLong term intensive use
Common praise
Excellent ergonomics due to finger choilRobust frame lock strengthEasy to sharpen blade steelClassic minimalist designSolid and sturdy feel despite compact size
Incredible value for moneyReal G-10 handles, not cheap plasticAmbidextrous 4-way pocket clipFull flat grind provides excellent slicingSmooth action with bronze washersSolid lockup and good ergonomics
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
8Cr13MoV steel requires more frequent sharpeningLiner lock is less advanced than Compression LockNot a deep-carry pocket clip; knife shows in pocketMade in China, not USA
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