Comparison Console
CRKT Provoke EDC vs Kershaw Proximal
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Proximal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Proximal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Proximal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke EDC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Proximal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke EDC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Proximal stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke EDC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke EDC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Proximal stands out as the longest option for blade length, 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$185Most expensive
US$120Cheapest
Weight
102.06 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
64.95 mm (2.56 in)Shortest
80 mm (3.15 in)Longest
Overall length
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
192 mm (7.56 in)Longest
Closed length
118.41 mm (4.66 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
6.76 mm (0.27 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
D2
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Titanium Nitride coated blade
Stonewashed
Lock type
Lever lock
DuraLock
Opening method
Kinematic push of the thumb
Manual with thumb stud, KVT ball bearings
Clip type
Flush mounted pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCCampingOutdoor activities
Everyday carryWork
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retentionLightweight and comfortable pocket carryInnovative Kinematic deployment systemFlush mounted clip for secure, discreet carry
Comfortable contoured handleDurable D2 steel blade with good edge retentionSmooth opening with DuraLock mechanismReversible deep-carry pocketclip
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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