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CRKT Symmetry vs Kershaw Method
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Method stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Method stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Method stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Method stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% 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 Method 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$49.99Most expensive
Weight
70.87 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 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
184 mm (7.24 in)Longest
Closed length
106 mm (4.17 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.21 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Stainless Steel with Glass Reinforced Nylon inlay
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Bead Blast
BlackWash™ (black-oxide coating)
Lock type
Slipjoint
Inset liner lock
Opening method
Front Flipper
Manual, KVT ball-bearing system with built-in flipper
Clip type
Tip-up, reversible for right or left hand
Single-position pocketclip (right side, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCEveryday CarryRestricted Carry Areas
Everyday carryGeneral outdoor use
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 carryHolds a sharp edge well and is easy to sharpenSmooth, quick manual opening with flipperGood blade protection with BlackWash coatingSecure liner lock and quality handle materials
Common complaints
Blade thickness thinner than heavy duty knivesSlipjoint may not be preferred by those wanting locking knives
Discontinued model; may be harder to findRight hand tip-up clip only, limiting carry options
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