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CRKT Squid XM vs CRKT CEO Flipper

CRKT Squid XM ($60) vs CRKT CEO Flipper ($65) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right knife.

CRKT Squid XM
CRKT
Squid XM
$60
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CRKT CEO Flipper
CRKT
CEO Flipper
$65
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Spec-by-spec
SpecCRKT Squid XMCRKT CEO Flipper
Price$60$65
Weight104g53.9g
Blade SteelD2—
Blade Length2.64"—
LockFrame lockLiner lock
Weight3.67oz53.9g (CRKT published)
Material—AUS 8 blade, glass-reinforced nylon handle
Blade—3.35 in
Pros & Cons

CRKT Squid XM

  • Slick deployment
  • D2 upgrade
  • Pocket-friendly
  • Still tip-heavy
  • Clip is proud

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 Squid XM is the better value at $60. 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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