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CRKT Squid Compact vs Kershaw Appa
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Appa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Appa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Appa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 30% 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.
Kershaw Appa 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$33Cheapest
Weight
62.35 g (2.20 oz)Heaviest
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
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
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
Closed length
73.03 mm (2.88 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.79 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
Stainless steel
Handle material
Orange G-10 front, black stonewash stainless steel rear
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Black stonewash finish on blade and rear handle scale
Black-oxide coated blade
Lock type
Framelock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Spring-assisted opening with flipper and ambidextrous thumb studs
Assisted opening (SpeedSafe)
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Reversible pocketclip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral utilityLight to medium tasks
Everyday carryLightweight tactical useEDC tasks like opening packages, cutting rope
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy batoningPryingHeavy-duty tasks
Common praise
Compact size ideal for pocket carryDurable D2 blade with good edge retentionSmooth and quick assisted openingSecure framelock mechanismAttractive and durable handle materials
Lightweight and nimbleGood edge retention for priceSecure liner lockComfortable textured handleAffordable tactical design
Common complaints
None clearly reported in sources
Handle material feels plasticky to some usersNot suitable for heavy prying or batoningBlade thickness not specified
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