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CRKT Squid Compact vs CRKT Symmetry
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 57% 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$39.95Most expensive
US$39Cheapest
Weight
62.35 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
70.87 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
44.45 mm (1.75 in)Shortest
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
Overall length
118.11 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
173 mm (6.81 in)Longest
Closed length
73.03 mm (2.88 in)Shortest
106 mm (4.17 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.21 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Orange G-10 front, black stonewash stainless steel rear
Stainless Steel with Glass Reinforced Nylon inlay
Finish
Black stonewash finish on blade and rear handle scale
Bead Blast
Lock type
Framelock
Slipjoint
Opening method
Spring-assisted opening with flipper and ambidextrous thumb studs
Front Flipper
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up, reversible for right or left hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral utilityLight to medium tasks
EDCEveryday CarryRestricted Carry Areas
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Compact size ideal for pocket carryDurable D2 blade with good edge retentionSmooth and quick assisted openingSecure framelock mechanismAttractive and durable handle materials
Smooth IKBS ball bearing pivot for easy deploymentAmbidextrous reversible clipClassic slipjoint mechanismDurable stainless steel and GRN handleNice bead blast blade finish
Common complaints
None clearly reported in sources
Blade thickness thinner than heavy duty knivesSlipjoint may not be preferred by those wanting locking knives
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