Comparison Console
CRKT Tuna vs Kershaw Highball XL
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Tuna stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Tuna stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Tuna stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$69.99Cheapest
US$91.99Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
84 mm (3.31 in)Longest
Overall length
195 mm (7.68 in)
Unknown
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.8 mm (0.15 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
G10 and stainless steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Black stonewash on blade, stonewash finish on handle steel scale
Bead-blasted, matte finish
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual with nail nick and KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, right side
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)General useHeavy duty tasks
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Rugged and tested locking systemClean and essential linesCompact and lightweightGood grip and durabilityReliable performanceSmooth deployment after break-in
Smooth opening and closing action with KVT ball bearingsComfortable stainless steel handle contoured for larger handsGood edge retention and wear resistance with D2 steel bladeReversible deep-carry clip for left or right carryBlue anodized accents provide appealing aesthetics
Common complaints
Blade not very sharp out of the boxInitially stiff action requiring break-in
Some users may find it a bit large for small handsNo assisted opening mechanism
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