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CRKT Squid Compact vs Kershaw Mini Natrix
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% 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 Mini Natrix 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$39.95Cheapest
US$49.95Most expensive
Weight
62.35 g (2.20 oz)Heaviest
55.9 g (1.97 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
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
8Cr13MoV (some versions D2 steel)
Handle material
Orange G-10 front, black stonewash stainless steel rear
G-10 (black or red) or copper
Finish
Black stonewash finish on blade and rear handle scale
Black coated (8Cr13MoV version), stonewash (D2 steel version)
Lock type
Framelock
Sub-frame lock
Opening method
Spring-assisted opening with flipper and ambidextrous thumb studs
Flipper tab with KVT ball-bearing pivot system
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Deep-carry pocket clip, ambidextrous tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral utilityLight to medium tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight useCompact foldable knife
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty choppingFixed blade knife 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
Smooth and quick flipper deploymentLightweight and ergonomic handleEffective sub-frame lock securityVersatile ambidextrous pocket clip
Common complaints
None clearly reported in sources
Some versions heavier due to copper handleBlade steel 8Cr13MoV less premium than D2
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