Comparison Console
CRKT Squid vs CRKT Thero
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Thero stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 28% 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$43Cheapest
US$69.99Most expensive
Weight
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
78 mm (3.07 in)Longest
Overall length
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
186 mm (7.32 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
108 mm (4.25 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.3 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN) with carbon fiber underlay
Finish
Black stonewash
Black oxide finish
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper or thumb hole
Clip type
Deep Carry
Right hand tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral utilityEDC
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight useTasks requiring a secure grip
Not best for
Heavy cutting tasksLarger hand users
Unknown
Common praise
Compact sizeDurable constructionEasy maintenance blade steelDeep carry pocket clip for secure carryAffordable price
Lightweight and thin designFast opening with flipper and thumb holeSecure grip due to skeletal handle designAesthetically pleasing design with carbon fiber underlay and red anodized pivot ring
Common complaints
Small size may be cramped for larger handsDifficult to open with one handHeavier than expected for its size
Unknown
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