Comparison Console
CRKT Provoke vs Kershaw Broadside
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Provoke stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Provoke stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Provoke stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside 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$99.99Cheapest
US$124.99Most expensive
Weight
133 g (4.69 oz)Lightest
145 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
61.2 mm (2.41 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
5.08 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
Grivory (engineered thermoplastic)
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewashed
Lock type
Lever lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Kinematic thumb push opening
Manual KVT ball-bearing thumb stud opening
Clip type
Stainless steel pocket clip flush with handle
Reversible deep-carry tip-up right or left
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCampingOutdoor activities
Everyday carryWork tasksOutdoor adventuresCutting, slicing, carving, puncturing, chopping
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Innovative Kinematic opening mechanismLightweight durable handleExcellent edge retention of blade steelCompact and ergonomic design
Well-balanced and dependableSmooth opening actionSolid lockupComfortable handleGood edge retention with D2 steel
Common complaints
Unknown
Feels large and bulky in back pocket
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