Comparison Console
CRKT Symmetry vs Kershaw Outcome
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% 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 Outcome stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$62.99Most expensive
Weight
70.87 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
71 mm (2.80 in)Longest
Overall length
173 mm (6.81 in)Longest
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
106 mm (4.17 in)Longest
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.21 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Stainless Steel with Glass Reinforced Nylon inlay
Stainless Steel
Finish
Bead Blast
Stonewashed
Lock type
Slipjoint
Frame Lock
Opening method
Front Flipper
Assisted Opening
Clip type
Tip-up, reversible for right or left hand
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCEveryday CarryRestricted Carry Areas
Everyday Carry (EDC)General Work TasksLight 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
Reliable Assisted Opening MechanismRobust And Durable DesignGood Balance Of Size And Weight For EDCReversible Deep Carry Pocket Clip Allows Ambidextrous Carry
Common complaints
Blade Thickness Thinner Than Heavy Duty KnivesSlipjoint May Not Be Preferred By Those Wanting Locking Knives
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