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CRKT Tuna vs Kershaw Leek
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Leek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Tuna stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Tuna stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna 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$69.99Cheapest
US$125Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82 mm (3.23 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
195 mm (7.68 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
G10 and stainless steel
410 stainless steel
Finish
Black stonewash on blade, stonewash finish on handle steel scale
Bead-blasted or Cerakote finish depending on variant
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstud
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, right side
Reversible pocket clip for right, tip-up/down carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)General useHeavy duty tasks
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesWorkTactical 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
Slim and lightweight designFast assisted opening mechanismDurable and sharp Sandvik 14C28N bladeComfortable contoured stainless steel handleReversible pocket clipSecure frame lock mechanism
Common complaints
Blade not very sharp out of the boxInitially stiff action requiring break-in
Tip-lock slider may be removed by some usersLimited blade thickness for heavy duty tasks
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