Comparison Console
CRKT Squid vs CRKT Symmetry
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Symmetry stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 19% 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$39Cheapest
Weight
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
70.87 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
Overall length
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
173 mm (6.81 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
106 mm (4.17 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.21 mm (0.09 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Stainless steel
Stainless Steel with Glass Reinforced Nylon inlay
Finish
Black stonewash
Bead Blast
Lock type
Frame lock
Slipjoint
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Front Flipper
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-up, reversible for right or left hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral utilityEDC
EDCEveryday CarryRestricted Carry Areas
Not best for
Heavy cutting tasksLarger hand users
Unknown
Common praise
Compact sizeDurable constructionEasy maintenance blade steelDeep carry pocket clip for secure carryAffordable price
Smooth IKBS ball bearing pivot for easy deploymentAmbidextrous reversible clipClassic slipjoint mechanismDurable stainless steel and GRN handleNice bead blast blade finish
Common complaints
Small size may be cramped for larger handsDifficult to open with one handHeavier than expected for its size
Blade thickness thinner than heavy duty knivesSlipjoint may not be preferred by those wanting locking knives
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