Comparison Console
CRKT Squid Compact vs Kershaw Pub
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Pub stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Pub stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Pub stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$31.99Cheapest
Weight
62.35 g (2.20 oz)Heaviest
55 g (1.94 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
44.45 mm (1.75 in)Longest
40.6 mm (1.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
118.11 mm (4.65 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
73.03 mm (2.88 in)Shortest
92 mm (3.62 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Orange G-10 front, black stonewash stainless steel rear
Anodized aluminum front, steel back
Finish
Black stonewash finish on blade and rear handle scale
Stonewashed blade
Lock type
Framelock
Friction folder, slipjoint
Opening method
Spring-assisted opening with flipper and ambidextrous thumb studs
Manual (front flipper)
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral utilityLight to medium tasks
Keychain carryEveryday carryOutdoor useTravel
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
Compact and sleek designMultiple useful tools integratedGood blade steel and finishLightweight and portable
Common complaints
None clearly reported in sources
No pocket clipFriction folder lock may not suit all users
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