CRKT Pilar III vs CRKT Pilar IV
CRKT Pilar III ($55) vs CRKT Pilar IV ($55) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | CRKT Pilar III | CRKT Pilar IV |
|---|
| Price | $55 | $55 |
| Weight | 113g | 108g |
| Blade | 2.97" D2 | — |
| Lock | Frame lock | Frame lock |
| Handle | G10 + Stainless | — |
| Opening | Flipper | — |
| Weight | 113g | 3.8oz |
| Designer | Jesper Voxnaes | — |
| Blade Steel | — | 8Cr13MoV |
| Blade Length | — | 2.4" |
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 Pilar IV
- Compact profile
- Great value
- Slim carry
- Budget steel
- Heavier than aluminum peers
CRKT Pilar III is the better value at $55. If weight matters most, CRKT Pilar IV carries lighter at 108g. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.