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CRKT Provoke vs Spyderco Nirvana
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Provoke stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 21% 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$99.99Most expensive
US$88Cheapest
Weight
133 g (4.69 oz)Lightest
136.1 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
61.2 mm (2.41 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)
126 mm (4.96 in)
Blade thickness
5.08 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel
CPM S90V stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory (engineered thermoplastic)
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash
Satin / Stonewashed
Lock type
Lever lock
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Opening method
Kinematic thumb push opening
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Stainless steel pocket clip flush with handle
Removable steel pocket clip, tip-down, right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCampingOutdoor activities
Everyday carryCollectorsKnife enthusiasts
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Innovative Kinematic opening mechanismLightweight durable handleExcellent edge retention of blade steelCompact and ergonomic design
Beautifully madeSmooth actionGood lockupExcellent materialsErgonomic and durable handle design
Common complaints
Unknown
Lock stick when new, easily fixed
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