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product_id: 526232014
title: "Squid Compact"
brand: "crkt"
price: "AED 348"
currency: AED
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/526232014-squid-compact
store_origin: AE
region: United Arab Emirates
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# IKBS ball bearing smooth open 1.75" clip point blade Stainless steel handle durability Squid Compact

**Brand:** crkt
**Price:** AED 348
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ The compact powerhouse your pocket’s been craving.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Squid Compact by crkt
- **How much does it cost?** AED 348 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/526232014-squid-compact)

## Best For

- crkt enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted crkt brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Swift Assisted Opening:** Deploy your blade in a flash with the flipper-assisted mechanism—because every second counts.
- • **Silky Smooth IKBS Pivot:** Experience buttery-smooth blade action that feels premium every time you open or close it.
- • **Built to Endure a Lifetime:** Robust stainless steel handle designed to withstand daily wear and tear without compromise.
- • **Razor-Sharp High Carbon Steel:** Edge retention and easy sharpening combine for a blade that’s always ready to perform.
- • **Ergonomic Grip with Friction Grooves:** Maximum control in your hand, so you never lose your edge during precision tasks.

## Overview

The Squid Compact by CRKT is a premium everyday carry folding knife featuring a 1.75-inch high carbon stainless steel clip point blade with assisted opening via a flipper and IKBS ball bearing pivot for ultra-smooth deployment. Its stainless steel handle offers exceptional durability and grip control through friction grooves, making it a reliable, lightweight tool designed for seamless integration into your daily routine—from worksite to weekend adventures.

## 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: Everyday Carry Solved! - So...sadly, I lost my pocketknife I've had for probably 25 or so years. It was a well known brand that your grandpa likely carried. I tried to replace it with the same brand and similar model, but the quality had badly suffered, and I returned it. Then I began a local search with little luck....then an online search that included many leading brands like SOG, Benchmade, Boker, and many others. I like a small knife for my actual pocket. Shorts, jeans or slacks. Nothing with 2-3" blades and bulky bodies. What am I using it for? Opening boxes, cutting zip ties, hay bales and the like. This little Everyday Carry is superb! It is razor sharp right out of the box. The blade is sturdy against the body...no play at all. Rugged construction, and the open assist is really nice...very functional. I am going to take off the pocket clip because I want an actual pocketknife, but that will be easy enough. For the money...I don't think you will find a better small size actual pocketknife. Quality seems very very good. Like a little tank.
Review: Great EDC - Really sweet little knife. Sturdy and sharp right out of the box

## 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 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #56,080 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #236 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives #278 in Camping Folding Knives |
| Blade Edge | Flat |
| Blade Length | 1.75 Inches |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Shape | Clip Point |
| Brand Name | CRKT |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (74) |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Included Components | Product |
| Is Product Cordless | Yes |
| 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 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

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everyday Carry Solved!
*by C***S on February 4, 2024*

So...sadly, I lost my pocketknife I've had for probably 25 or so years. It was a well known brand that your grandpa likely carried. I tried to replace it with the same brand and similar model, but the quality had badly suffered, and I returned it. Then I began a local search with little luck....then an online search that included many leading brands like SOG, Benchmade, Boker, and many others. I like a small knife for my actual pocket. Shorts, jeans or slacks. Nothing with 2-3" blades and bulky bodies. What am I using it for? Opening boxes, cutting zip ties, hay bales and the like. This little Everyday Carry is superb! It is razor sharp right out of the box. The blade is sturdy against the body...no play at all. Rugged construction, and the open assist is really nice...very functional. I am going to take off the pocket clip because I want an actual pocketknife, but that will be easy enough. For the money...I don't think you will find a better small size actual pocketknife. Quality seems very very good. Like a little tank.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great EDC
*by P***9 on December 31, 2025*

Really sweet little knife. Sturdy and sharp right out of the box

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic little knife for the money
*by J***S on September 20, 2023*

I went with the Squid Compact Assist. I've been looking for a small EDC knife for a long time and just couldn't find one I truly loved. They were either too small, too big, no assisted opening, or just didn't fit right in my hand. I think this is it. It's all metal and feels very well-made and robust. Nice crisp assisted opening. Feels good in the hand for a knife that is under 3" closed. For a $30 price point I just don't see how you can go wrong. The locking mechanism can be operated with one hand and the knife is super small which is very rare. It's not super tiny where it can get lost in your pocket but not too big where it becomes a burden. CRKT makes great knives and tools for the money and this is no exception to that statement.

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*Last updated: 2026-04-25*