Comparison Console
CRKT Squid vs Kershaw Scrambler
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 33% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 38% 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$39.95Cheapest
Weight
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
147.4 g (5.20 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
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
111.1 mm (4.37 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
Textured G-10 front with steel bolster, 410 steel back
Finish
Black stonewash
Blade with titanium carbo-nitride coating, handles have titanium carbo-nitride coated bolster and back scale
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening with ambidextrous flipper
Clip type
Deep Carry
Reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryGeneral UtilityEDC
Everyday CarryGeneral UseSlice Tasks
Not best for
Heavy Cutting TasksLarger Hand Users
Unknown
Common praise
Compact SizeDurable ConstructionEasy Maintenance Blade SteelDeep Carry Pocket Clip For Secure CarryAffordable Price
Smooth And Fast Assisted OpeningGood Edge Retention For The Steel TypeComfortable Handle With Good GripAmbidextrous Carrying Options With Reversible Pocket Clip
Common complaints
Small Size May Be Cramped For Larger HandsDifficult To Open With One HandHeavier Than Expected For Its Size
Weight Is Moderate For Some UsersBlade Steel Is Adequate But Not PremiumLimited Availability Due To Status Discontinued In Some Listings
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