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CRKT Pilar IV vs CRKT CEO Flipper

CRKT Pilar IV ($55) vs CRKT CEO Flipper ($65) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right knife.

CRKT Pilar IV
CRKT
Pilar IV
$55
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CRKT CEO Flipper
CRKT
CEO Flipper
$65
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Spec-by-spec
SpecCRKT Pilar IVCRKT CEO Flipper
Price$55$65
Weight108g53.9g
Blade Steel8Cr13MoV—
Blade Length2.4"—
LockFrame lockLiner lock
Weight3.8oz53.9g (CRKT published)
Material—AUS 8 blade, glass-reinforced nylon handle
Blade—3.35 in
Pros & Cons

CRKT Pilar IV

  • Compact profile
  • Great value
  • Slim carry
  • Budget steel
  • Heavier than aluminum peers

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 IV is the better value at $55. If weight matters most, CRKT CEO Flipper carries lighter at 53.9g. Both are part of our curated knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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