Comparison Console
CRKT Squid Compact vs Kershaw Shuffle II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 48% 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$41.99Most expensive
Weight
62.35 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
44.45 mm (1.75 in)Shortest
66 mm (2.60 in)Longest
Overall length
118.11 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
Closed length
73.03 mm (2.88 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.79 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
8Cr13MoV 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
BlackWash steel finish
Lock type
Framelock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Spring-assisted opening with flipper and ambidextrous thumb studs
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral utilityLight to medium tasks
MultiuseEDC
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
Versatile multiuse bladeCompact size for EDCGood grip with textured glass-filled nylon handleDual thumb studs allow ambidextrous useIncludes useful built-in bottle opener and flathead screwdriver
Common complaints
None clearly reported in sources
Weight is about 3 ounces, which is heavier than some ultra-light knivesBlade thickness not specified clearlyBlade length slightly varies in sources between 2.5 to 2.6 inches
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online