Comparison Console
CRKT Symmetry vs Kershaw Duster
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Duster stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Duster stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Duster stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Duster stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Duster stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$52Most expensive
Weight
70.87 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
Overall length
173 mm (6.81 in)Longest
171 mm (6.73 in)Shortest
Closed length
106 mm (4.17 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.21 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Stainless Steel with Glass Reinforced Nylon inlay
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Bead Blast
Stonewashed
Lock type
Slipjoint
DuraLock
Opening method
Front Flipper
Manual with thumb stud, KVT ball bearings
Clip type
Tip-up, reversible for right or left hand
Reversible deep-carry, tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
EDCEveryday CarryRestricted Carry Areas
Everyday carryUtility cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth IKBS ball bearing pivot for easy deploymentAmbidextrous reversible clipClassic slipjoint mechanismDurable stainless steel and GRN handleNice bead blast blade finish
Lightweight and easy to handleReliable DuraLock mechanismSmooth KVT ball bearing openingComfortable glass-filled nylon handleEffective control with sheepsfoot blade
Common complaints
Blade thickness thinner than heavy duty knivesSlipjoint may not be preferred by those wanting locking knives
Edge retention requires frequent maintenanceBlade steel is moderate quality
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