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CRKT Tuna vs Kershaw Injection 3.5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Tuna stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the longest option for closed length.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$69.99Most expensive
US$59.99Cheapest
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
124.74 g (4.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
195 mm (7.68 in)Shortest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
G10 and stainless steel
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black stonewash on blade, stonewash finish on handle steel scale
Bead Blast
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, right side
Reversible steel pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)General useHeavy duty tasks
Everyday Carry (EDC)General utility tasksAmbidextrous use
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
High performance 8Cr13MoV blade steel offers good edge retentionSmooth manual thumb stud opening and secure liner lockReversible pocket clip for left or right-hand carryWell-textured G-10 handle for secure gripAesthetic custom details from designer Todd Rexford
Common complaints
Blade not very sharp out of the boxInitially stiff action requiring break-in
Not assisted opening, manual only
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