Comparison Console
CRKT Thero vs CRKT Tuna
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Thero stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Thero stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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$69.99
US$69.99
Weight
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78 mm (3.07 in)Shortest
82 mm (3.23 in)Longest
Overall length
186 mm (7.32 in)Shortest
195 mm (7.68 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN) with carbon fiber underlay
G10 and stainless steel
Finish
Black oxide finish
Black stonewash on blade, stonewash finish on handle steel scale
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper or thumb hole
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Right hand tip-up
Tip-up pocket clip, right side
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight useTasks requiring a secure grip
Everyday carry (EDC)General useHeavy duty tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and thin designFast opening with flipper and thumb holeSecure grip due to skeletal handle designAesthetically pleasing design with carbon fiber underlay and red anodized pivot ring
Rugged and tested locking systemClean and essential linesCompact and lightweightGood grip and durabilityReliable performanceSmooth deployment after break-in
Common complaints
Unknown
Blade not very sharp out of the boxInitially stiff action requiring break-in
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