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product_id: 526232014
title: "Squid Compact"
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# Assisted flipper for rapid deployment 1.75" clip point blade Stainless steel handle & frame lock Squid Compact

**Brand:** crkt
**Price:** € 76.63
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Elevate your EDC game with the Squid Compact — small size, big impact.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Squid Compact by crkt
- **How much does it cost?** € 76.63 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- crkt enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted crkt brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Yet Commanding:** At just 4.68 inches and 80 grams, it fits discreetly in your pocket while delivering serious cutting power.
- • **Precision Cutting Edge:** High-carbon stainless steel blade offers razor-sharp performance and easy sharpening for lasting utility.
- • **Swift One-Handed Access:** Assisted opening with IKBS ball bearing pivot ensures lightning-fast, smooth blade deployment every time.
- • **Durable Everyday Warrior:** Robust stainless steel handle and frame lock built to withstand daily rigors without compromise.
- • **Seamless Carry & Control:** Low-profile pocket clip and ergonomic friction grooves provide secure grip and effortless portability.

## Overview

The CRKT Squid Compact 2485K is a premium everyday carry folding knife featuring a 1.75-inch high-carbon stainless steel clip point blade with assisted opening via IKBS ball bearing pivot. Its stainless steel handle and frame lock deliver exceptional durability and control, while the lightweight 80-gram design and low-profile pocket clip ensure comfortable, secure carry. Designed by Lucas Burnley, this compact tool balances rugged performance with sleek portability, making it an indispensable companion for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

## Description

This small knife is a big deal. The Squid™ is known as the perfect everyday carry knife, expertly combining simplicity, usability, and performance. Neither brash nor flashy, it’s the humble light-duty truck of the knife world — dependable, rock solid, and remarkably capable. Now, renowned designer Lucas Burnley has reforged it into a smaller, more agile version in the Squid™ Compact. This affordable folding knife is an everyday carry for everybody.Despite being the smallest knife in the family, the Squid™ Compact is packed with advanced features. Assisted Opening propels the blade open with a flick of the thumb and IKBS™ bearings ensure smooth opening and closing every time. It’s also built to last. The high-carbon steel blade is easy to sharpen and the stainless steel handle not only provides strength to endure for a lifetime, it gives the knife some reassuring heft in your hand.As an everyday carry, the Squid™ Compact is designed to fit seamlessly into your life. The low-profile clip lets you slip it comfortably and securely into your pocket, or use the lanyard hole to attach it to a keychain or fob. From the worksite to the campsite to the home, this is the take-anywhere tool for all those times you’ve thought, “If only I had a knife on me.”How Assisted Opening WorksIt's held securely closed in your pocket, but initiate the deployment, and part way through the rotation the blade opens at impressive speed for simple, powerful, one-handed opening.

Review: Cardboard, meet your doom - This is just about everything you could want in a pocket knife. The blade is incredibly sharp out of the factory, we're talking closer to katana than your dad's Swiss Army knife. If it holds onto the edge with occasional honing over time, there is literally nothing to complain bout. Opening is an assisted flipper. Press the tab with enough force (or use the thumb studs) to overcome the detent and bias, and it will snap open. Perfect for one handed use. It is not strong enough that you should fear dropping it or anything like that, just enough to pay attention that nothing is in the way. The frame lock is sturdy, and easy to disengage. The opening assist also gives it some resistance to being closed, which is probably safer for folks who want to close their knife with one hand as well. It's important to properly set the spine's backside so it wrests against the seam of the pocket (i.e., make sure it's as close to the pocket's edge as it will go, so the pocket physically prevents the blade from opening) as with any other flipper. Given the assist, it would probably be less forgiving of improper carry. Testing this with an old pair of BDU trousers and trying to (safely) press the tab, I'd say if it gets opened while carried properly, you shouldn't be jamming rocks in your pocket or were being groped quite vigorously. We're talking less it's stored with your keys and comb and more someone tried to grab hold of you and ended up ripping it out of your pocket. The grip is nice and solid despite its lightweight. It's probably the perfect size if you prefer a larger handle (or have larger hands). It's also easily to disengage the frame lock without accidentally pressing on it, and it's not so terribly stiff as to be difficult. Presuming you don't toss it out of the back of moving truck, or try and hammer with it, there's nothing negative there. It also gives a fairly decent handgrip, unlike many of the smaller pocket knives I've had, this one doesn't skimp on being able to use the bottom fingers for a steadier grip. In terms of blades, the shorter/chunkier style makes it pretty stable for light stabbing and very effective to cut with, since you can readily apply pressure. Tasks like breaking down furniture boxes, which are often larger and unruly cardboard that won't fit a recycling bin, is a breeze. If I ever needed to demonstrate why you use a sharp knife for safety, this would be the one. I don't know if I should thank the knife designer or whoever designed the machines edging the blades, but it's superb for a pocket knife. IMHO--an excellent tool both for household utility and everyday carry. Just be mindful of it being an assisted flipper. This is not the kind of knife that you give children as their first knife. Nor that you let fools borrow. It's a good tool. Respect it as such. Worst thing I can really say? It tempts me to acquire another, so there's one for my EDC pocket load and another could be near the garage as the goto "Knife, household, utility."
Review: A knife so nice I bought it twice - I first bought the Black Stonewash a few years ago as a cheap EDC for about $24. At such a cheap price it wouldn't be the end of the world if it was lost or damaged so I could be rough with it. It held up perfectly well to this day, still almost as good as new. The original Squid is short, sturdy as hell, and nonthreatening in shape, perfect for less permissive environments. The steel of the Squid is 8Cr13MoV, perfectly reasonable and serviceable for its low price point, but you'll be honing the edge a little more frequently. The grip is a little small, but a short paracord lanyard helps the pinky get a little more purchase on the handle while assisting on the draw from the pocket. The frame lock is strong and locks up very positively, and it's wonderful to fidget with, making a satisfying click when it engages. The tightness of the pivot screw is tough to keep perfectly adjusted with its nylon bushings, with a tiny sweet spot between too tight to smoothly open and so loose as to be wobbly and flaccid. The tricky tightness is also key to keeping the blade centered in the grip when it's stowed. Then the Squid XM released and I purchased it immediately. First from a different site before it was available on desertcart, then again as a gift once it came to this site. The XM is a direct and total upgrade to the Squid. The D2 steel is tougher stuff than the original's chinese steel, but that doesn't mean you should slack on edge maintenance. Honing the edge will keep it razor sharp for longer, and I find a 25° angle edge is the best for this blade. The longer blade and handle make the XM better for bigger mitts and jobs where you need a little extra to bear down on. The G10 is incredibly grippy while being gentle on the hands, as opposed to the smooth steel face of the original. The assisted open is seriously strong, bordering on overkill, to the point where the knife has jumped out of my hands before I got used to it. The XM's assisted open does lower the fidget factor, but it's an entirely welcome upgrade over the thumb-stud-only of the Squid. The flipper on the heel of the blade serves as a finger stop so you can choke up higher on the blade than the original. The ball bearing pivot means that you can torque down the pivot screw a little more without seizing up the action, keeping the tip centered in the grip. In summary, this is seriously my favorite knife, and with proper care and cleaning it will last for years. The XM is absolutely worth the price over the original.

## Features

- Assisted Opening: Flipper deploys the blade fast
- Smooth Opening: IKBS ball bearing pivot deploys the blade smooth
- Easy to Sharpen: High carbon stainless steel blade takes an edge well
- Maximum Control: On blade friction grooves for grip
- Ultimate Durability: Stainless steel handle withstands hard use

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BH566NCM |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #48,218 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #190 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives #486 in Camping Folding Knives |
| Blade Edge | Flat |
| Blade Length | 1.75 Inches |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Shape | Clip Point |
| Brand | CRKT |
| Brand Name | CRKT |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 5,421 Reviews |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Included Components | Product |
| Is Product Cordless | Yes |
| Item Height | 0.36 inches |
| Item Length | 4.68 Inches |
| Item Type Name | Holster |
| Item Weight | 80 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Columbia River Knife & Tool |
| Model Name | Squid Compact 2485K |
| Model Number | 2485K |
| Power Source | Hand Powered |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Everyday Use |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Special Feature | Lightweight |
| Special Features | Lightweight |
| Style | Compact Assist |
| UPC | 794023248500 |
| Warranty Description | 2 Year Manufacturer |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** CRKT
- **Color:** Black
- **Handle Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Included Components:** Product
- **Model Name:** Squid Compact 2485K
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Everyday Use
- **Special Feature:** Lightweight
- **Style:** Compact Assist

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cardboard, meet your doom
*by T***N on January 18, 2026*

This is just about everything you could want in a pocket knife. The blade is incredibly sharp out of the factory, we're talking closer to katana than your dad's Swiss Army knife. If it holds onto the edge with occasional honing over time, there is literally nothing to complain bout. Opening is an assisted flipper. Press the tab with enough force (or use the thumb studs) to overcome the detent and bias, and it will snap open. Perfect for one handed use. It is not strong enough that you should fear dropping it or anything like that, just enough to pay attention that nothing is in the way. The frame lock is sturdy, and easy to disengage. The opening assist also gives it some resistance to being closed, which is probably safer for folks who want to close their knife with one hand as well. It's important to properly set the spine's backside so it wrests against the seam of the pocket (i.e., make sure it's as close to the pocket's edge as it will go, so the pocket physically prevents the blade from opening) as with any other flipper. Given the assist, it would probably be less forgiving of improper carry. Testing this with an old pair of BDU trousers and trying to (safely) press the tab, I'd say if it gets opened while carried properly, you shouldn't be jamming rocks in your pocket or were being groped quite vigorously. We're talking less it's stored with your keys and comb and more someone tried to grab hold of you and ended up ripping it out of your pocket. The grip is nice and solid despite its lightweight. It's probably the perfect size if you prefer a larger handle (or have larger hands). It's also easily to disengage the frame lock without accidentally pressing on it, and it's not so terribly stiff as to be difficult. Presuming you don't toss it out of the back of moving truck, or try and hammer with it, there's nothing negative there. It also gives a fairly decent handgrip, unlike many of the smaller pocket knives I've had, this one doesn't skimp on being able to use the bottom fingers for a steadier grip. In terms of blades, the shorter/chunkier style makes it pretty stable for light stabbing and very effective to cut with, since you can readily apply pressure. Tasks like breaking down furniture boxes, which are often larger and unruly cardboard that won't fit a recycling bin, is a breeze. If I ever needed to demonstrate why you use a sharp knife for safety, this would be the one. I don't know if I should thank the knife designer or whoever designed the machines edging the blades, but it's superb for a pocket knife. IMHO--an excellent tool both for household utility and everyday carry. Just be mindful of it being an assisted flipper. This is not the kind of knife that you give children as their first knife. Nor that you let fools borrow. It's a good tool. Respect it as such. Worst thing I can really say? It tempts me to acquire another, so there's one for my EDC pocket load and another could be near the garage as the goto "Knife, household, utility."

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A knife so nice I bought it twice
*by D***R on May 15, 2022*

I first bought the Black Stonewash a few years ago as a cheap EDC for about $24. At such a cheap price it wouldn't be the end of the world if it was lost or damaged so I could be rough with it. It held up perfectly well to this day, still almost as good as new. The original Squid is short, sturdy as hell, and nonthreatening in shape, perfect for less permissive environments. The steel of the Squid is 8Cr13MoV, perfectly reasonable and serviceable for its low price point, but you'll be honing the edge a little more frequently. The grip is a little small, but a short paracord lanyard helps the pinky get a little more purchase on the handle while assisting on the draw from the pocket. The frame lock is strong and locks up very positively, and it's wonderful to fidget with, making a satisfying click when it engages. The tightness of the pivot screw is tough to keep perfectly adjusted with its nylon bushings, with a tiny sweet spot between too tight to smoothly open and so loose as to be wobbly and flaccid. The tricky tightness is also key to keeping the blade centered in the grip when it's stowed. Then the Squid XM released and I purchased it immediately. First from a different site before it was available on Amazon, then again as a gift once it came to this site. The XM is a direct and total upgrade to the Squid. The D2 steel is tougher stuff than the original's chinese steel, but that doesn't mean you should slack on edge maintenance. Honing the edge will keep it razor sharp for longer, and I find a 25° angle edge is the best for this blade. The longer blade and handle make the XM better for bigger mitts and jobs where you need a little extra to bear down on. The G10 is incredibly grippy while being gentle on the hands, as opposed to the smooth steel face of the original. The assisted open is seriously strong, bordering on overkill, to the point where the knife has jumped out of my hands before I got used to it. The XM's assisted open does lower the fidget factor, but it's an entirely welcome upgrade over the thumb-stud-only of the Squid. The flipper on the heel of the blade serves as a finger stop so you can choke up higher on the blade than the original. The ball bearing pivot means that you can torque down the pivot screw a little more without seizing up the action, keeping the tip centered in the grip. In summary, this is seriously my favorite knife, and with proper care and cleaning it will last for years. The XM is absolutely worth the price over the original.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great utility and quality, well worth the price.
*by D***L on August 24, 2025*

Excellent quality control. No blade wobble. Secure frame lock. All screws snug. Opens and closes with ease. Good design, ergonomics and build. I recommend this crkt knife as a good investment, well worth the price. Outperforms knives costing double this price.

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