CRKT Drifter vs CRKT Pilar III
CRKT Drifter ($30) vs CRKT Pilar III ($55) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | CRKT Drifter | CRKT Pilar III |
|---|
| Price | $30 | $55 |
| Weight | 82g | 113g |
| Steel | 7Cr17MoV | — |
| Lock | Frame lock | Frame lock |
| Weight | 82g | 113g |
| Blade | 2.97" | 2.97" D2 |
| Carry | Ambidextrous clip | — |
| Origin | Tualatin, OR USA | — |
| Handle | — | G10 + Stainless |
| Opening | — | Flipper |
| Designer | — | Jesper Voxnaes |
Pros & Cons
CRKT Drifter
- $30 replacement confidence
- Ambidextrous carry
- Satisfying frame lock
- Great starter EDC knife
- No anxiety about scratches
- 7Cr17MoV needs frequent sharpening
- Heavy relative to size
- Basic aesthetics
CRKT Pilar III
- D2 steel at $55
- Frame lock strong
- Chunky ergonomic handle
- Voxnaes design pedigree
- Hard-use compact
- 113g moderate weight
- D2 can rust
- Blade finish scratches
CRKT Drifter is the better value at $30. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.