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CRKT Provoke EDC vs Spyderco Assist
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Provoke EDC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Provoke EDC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Provoke EDC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Assist stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke EDC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Assist stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke EDC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Assist stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke EDC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Assist stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 45% 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$185Cheapest
US$196Most expensive
Weight
102.06 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
113.4 g (4.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
64.95 mm (2.56 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
118.41 mm (4.66 in)Shortest
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
Blade thickness
6.76 mm (0.27 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
FRN
Finish
Titanium Nitride coated blade
Satin finish or titanium carbonitride (TiCN) coating on black variant
Lock type
Lever lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Kinematic push of the thumb
One-handed opening via oversized Trademark Round Hole™ and Cobra Hood™
Clip type
Flush mounted pocket clip
Reversible wire pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCCampingOutdoor activities
First respondersEmergency rescuePrepared citizensCutting rope, webbing, seat belts
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retentionLightweight and comfortable pocket carryInnovative Kinematic deployment systemFlush mounted clip for secure, discreet carry
Excellent one-handed blade deployment even with glovesEffective cutting performance on tough materials due to mostly serrated bladeSecure grip due to handle design including finger grooves and textured FRNMultiple emergency and rescue features like glass breaker and whistle
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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