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CRKT Pilar vs CRKT Pilar IV

CRKT Pilar ($50) vs CRKT Pilar IV ($55) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.

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CRKT
Pilar
$50
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CRKT
Pilar IV
$55
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Spec-by-spec
SpecCRKT PilarCRKT Pilar IV
Price$50$55
Weight90g108g
Blade Steel8Cr13MoV / D28Cr13MoV
Blade Length2.41"2.4"
HandleStainless Steel
LockFrame LockFrame lock
Weight3.17 oz3.8oz
OpeningThumb Stud / Flipper
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 Pilar IV

  • Compact profile
  • Great value
  • Slim carry
  • Budget steel
  • Heavier than aluminum peers
CRKT Pilar is the better value at $50. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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