Comparison Console
CRKT Symmetry vs Kershaw Atmos
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$39Cheapest
US$63Most expensive
Weight
70.87 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
173 mm (6.81 in)Shortest
175 mm (6.89 in)Longest
Closed length
106 mm (4.17 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.21 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Stainless Steel with Glass Reinforced Nylon inlay
G10 with carbon fiber overlay
Finish
Bead Blast
Satin blade finish
Lock type
Slipjoint
Inset liner lock
Opening method
Front Flipper
Manual KVT ball-bearing flipper
Clip type
Tip-up, reversible for right or left hand
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCEveryday CarryRestricted Carry Areas
Everyday carryLightweight pocketknifeOffice or urban useTactical lightweight backup blade
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty outdoor use without reinforcementHigh-end premium knife buyers
Common praise
Smooth IKBS ball bearing pivot for easy deploymentAmbidextrous reversible clipClassic slipjoint mechanismDurable stainless steel and GRN handleNice bead blast blade finish
LightweightSmooth manual flipper openingComfortable G10 handle with chamfered carbon fiber edgesAffordable pricing for an enthusiast-friendly designReversible deep-carry pocket clipClean practical design
Common complaints
Blade thickness thinner than heavy duty knivesSlipjoint may not be preferred by those wanting locking knives
Initial production model had detent issues requiring warranty repair8Cr13MoV is an entry-level steel with moderate edge retentionNot suitable for heavy duty tactical or outdoor use
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