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CRKT Symmetry vs Kershaw Thermite 3880BW
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Symmetry stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% 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$30Cheapest
Weight
70.87 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
173 mm (6.81 in)Shortest
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
Closed length
106 mm (4.17 in)Shortest
123 mm (4.84 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
G10 front scale and stainless steel back
Finish
Bead Blast
Blackwashed stonewashed
Lock type
Slipjoint
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Front Flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Tip-up, reversible for right or left hand
Deep carry pocket clip, quadruple-position (tip-up and tip-down, left and right)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCEveryday CarryRestricted Carry Areas
Everyday carry (EDC)Accurate cuttingQuick blade deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Batoning woodUsers with small hands may find it largeTasks requiring lightweight knife
Common praise
Smooth IKBS ball bearing pivot for easy deploymentAmbidextrous reversible clipClassic slipjoint mechanismDurable stainless steel and GRN handleNice bead blast blade finish
Comfortable and grippy handleSmooth assisted opening with SpeedSafeStrong frame lock with no blade playAffordable price with high performanceAesthetically pleasing designVersatile pocket clip options
Common complaints
Blade thickness thinner than heavy duty knivesSlipjoint may not be preferred by those wanting locking knives
Relatively large and heavy for some usersWeight biased towards the handle (not balanced at pivot)Thumb studs are superfluousHandle G10 texture less aggressive, could slip in wet conditions
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