Comparison Console
CRKT Symmetry vs Kershaw Pub
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Pub stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Pub stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Pub stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 72% 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$39Most expensive
US$31.99Cheapest
Weight
70.87 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
55 g (1.94 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
40.6 mm (1.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
173 mm (6.81 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
106 mm (4.17 in)Longest
92 mm (3.62 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
Anodized aluminum front, steel back
Finish
Bead Blast
Stonewashed blade
Lock type
Slipjoint
Friction folder, slipjoint
Opening method
Front Flipper
Manual (front flipper)
Clip type
Tip-up, reversible for right or left hand
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDCEveryday CarryRestricted Carry Areas
Keychain carryEveryday carryOutdoor useTravel
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
Compact and sleek designMultiple useful tools integratedGood blade steel and finishLightweight and portable
Common complaints
Blade thickness thinner than heavy duty knivesSlipjoint may not be preferred by those wanting locking knives
No pocket clipFriction folder lock may not suit all users
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