Comparison Console
CRKT Squid vs Kershaw Filter
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Squid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 36% 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$41.99Cheapest
Weight
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
114 mm (4.49 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.7 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
4Cr14 stainless steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Black stonewash
Black-Oxide BlackWash coating on blade and handle
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Deep Carry
Single-position deep-carry pocketclip, right side, tip-down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral utilityEDC
Everyday carryWork
Not best for
Heavy cutting tasksLarger hand users
Unknown
Common praise
Compact sizeDurable constructionEasy maintenance blade steelDeep carry pocket clip for secure carryAffordable price
Well-balanced and solid frame lock actionComfortable stainless steel handle with smooth contouringProtective BlackWash coating hides wear and resists scratchesFast and easy one-handed assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
Common complaints
Small size may be cramped for larger handsDifficult to open with one handHeavier than expected for its size
None clearly documented in provided sources
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