CRKT Drifter vs CRKT Squid XM
CRKT Drifter ($30) vs CRKT Squid XM ($60) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | CRKT Drifter | CRKT Squid XM |
|---|
| Price | $30 | $60 |
| Weight | 82g | 104g |
| Steel | 7Cr17MoV | — |
| Lock | Frame lock | Frame lock |
| Weight | 82g | 3.67oz |
| Blade | 2.97" | — |
| Carry | Ambidextrous clip | — |
| Origin | Tualatin, OR USA | — |
| Blade Steel | — | D2 |
| Blade Length | — | 2.64" |
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 Squid XM
- Slick deployment
- D2 upgrade
- Pocket-friendly
- Still tip-heavy
- Clip is proud
CRKT Drifter is the better value at $30. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.