Comparison Console
CRKT Squid vs CRKT Squid Compact
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 37% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 23% 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$43Most expensive
US$39.95Cheapest
Weight
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
62.35 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Longest
44.45 mm (1.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
118.11 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
73.03 mm (2.88 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.79 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
Orange G-10 front, black stonewash stainless steel rear
Finish
Black stonewash
Black stonewash finish on blade and rear handle scale
Lock type
Frame lock
Framelock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Spring-assisted opening with flipper and ambidextrous thumb studs
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral utilityEDC
Everyday carryGeneral utilityLight to medium tasks
Not best for
Heavy cutting tasksLarger hand users
Unknown
Common praise
Compact sizeDurable constructionEasy maintenance blade steelDeep carry pocket clip for secure carryAffordable price
Compact size ideal for pocket carryDurable D2 blade with good edge retentionSmooth and quick assisted openingSecure framelock mechanismAttractive and durable handle materials
Common complaints
Small size may be cramped for larger handsDifficult to open with one handHeavier than expected for its size
None clearly reported in sources
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