Comparison Console
CRKT Squid vs Kershaw Heist
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 33% 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$55Most expensive
Weight
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
Overall length
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
193 mm (7.60 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
112 mm (4.41 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
2 mm (0.08 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
Glass-filled nylon (GFN)
Finish
Black stonewash
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep Carry
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral utilityEDC
Everyday carry (EDC)Work projectsLightweight slicing
Not best for
Heavy cutting tasksLarger hand users
Heavy chopping tasksCorrosive environments without care
Common praise
Compact sizeDurable constructionEasy maintenance blade steelDeep carry pocket clip for secure carryAffordable price
Thin blade stock for slicey grindSlim and lightweight constructionNo-flex handlesSmooth actionSolid ergonomicsGreat value for money
Common complaints
Small size may be cramped for larger handsDifficult to open with one handHeavier than expected for its size
Base of pocket clip can catch on pocket hem going in
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