Comparison Console
CRKT Squid vs Kershaw Shuffle II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 10% 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$41.99Cheapest
Weight
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
66 mm (2.60 in)Longest
Overall length
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
102 mm (4.02 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
Glass-filled Nylon
Finish
Black stonewash
BlackWash steel finish
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep Carry
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral utilityEDC
MultiuseEDC
Not best for
Heavy cutting tasksLarger hand users
Unknown
Common praise
Compact sizeDurable constructionEasy maintenance blade steelDeep carry pocket clip for secure carryAffordable price
Versatile multiuse bladeCompact size for EDCGood grip with textured glass-filled nylon handleDual thumb studs allow ambidextrous useIncludes useful built-in bottle opener and flathead screwdriver
Common complaints
Small size may be cramped for larger handsDifficult to open with one handHeavier than expected for its size
Weight is about 3 ounces, which is heavier than some ultra-light knivesBlade thickness not specified clearlyBlade length slightly varies in sources between 2.5 to 2.6 inches
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