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CRKT Pilar vs CRKT CEO Flipper
CRKT Pilar ($50) 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 | CRKT CEO Flipper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50 | $65 |
| Weight | 90g | 53.9g |
| Blade Steel | 8Cr13MoV / D2 | — |
| Blade Length | 2.41" | — |
| Handle | Stainless Steel | — |
| Lock | Frame Lock | Liner lock |
| Weight | 3.17 oz | 53.9g (CRKT published) |
| Opening | Thumb Stud / Flipper | — |
| Material | — | AUS 8 blade, glass-reinforced nylon handle |
| Blade | — | 3.35 in |
Pros & Cons
CRKT Pilar
- Wide blade excels at food prep and utility
- Frame lock extremely secure
- Great pinch-grip ergonomics
- Thumb flipper has short throw
- Entry-level blade steel
- No pocket clip position options
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 is the better value at $50. 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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