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CRKT Squid vs Kershaw Injection 3.5

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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CRKT Squid 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 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

CRKT Squid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 40% 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.

CRKT Squid — Blade length: 55 mm (2.17 in)CRKT Squid — Overall length: 145 mm (5.71 in)CRKT Squid — Weight: 99.22 g (3.50 oz)CRKT Squid — Retail price: US$43Kershaw Injection 3.5 — Blade length: 88.9 mm (3.50 in)Kershaw Injection 3.5 — Overall length: 203.2 mm (8.00 in)Kershaw Injection 3.5 — Weight: 124.74 g (4.40 oz)Kershaw Injection 3.5 — Retail price: US$59.99Blade lengthOverall lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$43Cheapest
US$59.99Most expensive
Weight
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
124.74 g (4.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
114.3 mm (4.50 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black stonewash
Bead Blast
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep Carry
Reversible steel pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral utilityEDC
Everyday Carry (EDC)General utility tasksAmbidextrous use
Not best for
!Heavy cutting tasks!Larger hand users
Unknown
Common praise
Compact sizeDurable constructionEasy maintenance blade steelDeep carry pocket clip for secure carryAffordable price
High performance 8Cr13MoV blade steel offers good edge retentionSmooth manual thumb stud opening and secure liner lockReversible pocket clip for left or right-hand carryWell-textured G-10 handle for secure gripAesthetic custom details from designer Todd Rexford
Common complaints
Small size may be cramped for larger handsDifficult to open with one handHeavier than expected for its size
Not assisted opening, manual only

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