Comparison Console
CRKT Squid vs Kershaw Outcome
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 17% 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$62.99Most expensive
Weight
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
71 mm (2.80 in)Longest
Overall length
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
170 mm (6.69 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
99 mm (3.90 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Black stonewash
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Assisted Opening
Clip type
Deep Carry
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryGeneral UtilityEDC
Everyday Carry (EDC)General Work TasksLight Outdoor Use
Not best for
Heavy Cutting TasksLarger Hand Users
Unknown
Common praise
Compact SizeDurable ConstructionEasy Maintenance Blade SteelDeep Carry Pocket Clip For Secure CarryAffordable Price
Reliable Assisted Opening MechanismRobust And Durable DesignGood Balance Of Size And Weight For EDCReversible Deep Carry Pocket Clip Allows Ambidextrous Carry
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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