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CRKT Squid vs Kershaw Misdirect
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 35% 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.
Kershaw Misdirect 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$43Cheapest
US$46.99Most expensive
Weight
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
91 g (3.21 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
Overall length
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
173 mm (6.81 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
102 mm (4.02 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
4Cr13 stainless steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Black stonewash
BlackWash finish over black oxide coating (blade), bead-blasted matte finish (handle)
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper tab
Clip type
Deep Carry
Pocket clip, right or left hand tip-up and right hand tip-down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral utilityEDC
Everyday carryPackage openingQuick deployment
Not best for
Heavy cutting tasksLarger hand users
Unknown
Common praise
Compact sizeDurable constructionEasy maintenance blade steelDeep carry pocket clip for secure carryAffordable price
Durable blade steel with good edge retentionAssisted opening is quick and reliableComfortable stainless steel handleVersatile pocket clip with multiple mounting optionsFrame lock provides secure blade locking
Common complaints
Small size may be cramped for larger handsDifficult to open with one handHeavier than expected for its size
Weight may be slightly high for ultra-light EDC usersBlade size/moderate for some users looking for smaller or larger knives
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