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CRKT Pilar III vs CRKT CEO Flipper
CRKT Pilar III ($55) vs CRKT CEO Flipper ($65) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | CRKT Pilar III | CRKT CEO Flipper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $55 | $65 |
| Weight | 113g | 53.9g |
| Blade | 2.97" D2 | 3.35 in |
| Lock | Frame lock | Liner lock |
| Handle | G10 + Stainless | — |
| Opening | Flipper | — |
| Weight | 113g | 53.9g (CRKT published) |
| Designer | Jesper Voxnaes | — |
| Material | — | AUS 8 blade, glass-reinforced nylon handle |
Pros & Cons
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 CEO Flipper
- Light at 53.9 g
- Thin, flat carry
- Flipper opens easily
- AUS 8 is a modest steel
- Nylon handle feels basic at $65
CRKT Pilar III is the better value at $55. If weight matters most, CRKT CEO Flipper carries lighter at 53.9g. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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