CRKT Pilar vs CRKT Squid XM
CRKT Pilar ($50) vs CRKT Squid XM ($60) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | CRKT Pilar | CRKT Squid XM |
|---|
| Price | $50 | $60 |
| Weight | 90g | 104g |
| Blade Steel | 8Cr13MoV / D2 | D2 |
| Blade Length | 2.41" | 2.64" |
| Handle | Stainless Steel | — |
| Lock | Frame Lock | Frame lock |
| Weight | 3.17 oz | 3.67oz |
| Opening | Thumb 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 Squid XM
- Slick deployment
- D2 upgrade
- Pocket-friendly
- Still tip-heavy
- Clip is proud
CRKT Pilar is the better value at $50. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.