--- product_id: 526232014 title: "CRKT Squid Compact Everyday Carry Assisted Folding Knife with Frame Lock: Stainless Steel Plain Edge Blade, Stainless Steel Handle, Pocket Clip, 2485K" brand: "crkt" price: "NZ$103" currency: NZD in_stock: true category: "Crkt" url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/526232014-crkt-squid-compact-everyday-carry-assisted-folding-knife-with-frame store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # IKBS ball bearing smooth open 1.75" clip point blade Stainless steel handle durability CRKT Squid Compact Everyday Carry Assisted Folding Knife with Frame Lock: Stainless Steel Plain Edge Blade, Stainless Steel Handle, Pocket Clip, 2485K **Brand:** crkt **Price:** NZ$103 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🗡️ The compact powerhouse your pocket’s been craving. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** CRKT Squid Compact Everyday Carry Assisted Folding Knife with Frame Lock: Stainless Steel Plain Edge Blade, Stainless Steel Handle, Pocket Clip, 2485K by crkt - **How much does it cost?** NZ$103 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/526232014-crkt-squid-compact-everyday-carry-assisted-folding-knife-with-frame) ## 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. ## 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 | #51,352 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #405 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives #429 in Camping Folding Knives | | Blade Edge | Flat | | Blade Length | 1.75 Inches | | Blade Material | Stainless Steel | | Blade Shape | Clip Point | | Blade Type | Smooth | | Brand Name | CRKT | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (78) | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Stainless Steel | | Included Components | Product | | Is Product Cordless | Yes | | Item Length | 4.68 Inches | | Item Shape | Rectangular Prism, Clip Point | | Item Type Name | Holster | | Item Weight | 80 Grams | | Manufacturer | Columbia River Knife & Tool | | Model Name | Squid™ Compact | | Model Number | 2485K | | Part Number | 2485K | | Power Source | Hand Powered | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Recommended Uses For Product | Utility | | Reusability | Reusable | | Size | 1.8" | | 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 - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Utility - **Special Feature:** Lightweight - **Style:** Compact Assist ## Images ![CRKT Squid Compact Everyday Carry Assisted Folding Knife with Frame Lock: Stainless Steel Plain Edge Blade, Stainless Steel Handle, Pocket Clip, 2485K - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61vRimkpSoL.jpg) ![CRKT Squid Compact Everyday Carry Assisted Folding Knife with Frame Lock: Stainless Steel Plain Edge Blade, Stainless Steel Handle, Pocket Clip, 2485K - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616eruYRutL.jpg) ![CRKT Squid Compact Everyday Carry Assisted Folding Knife with Frame Lock: Stainless Steel Plain Edge Blade, Stainless Steel Handle, Pocket Clip, 2485K - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71aTib++-PL.jpg) ![CRKT Squid Compact Everyday Carry Assisted Folding Knife with Frame Lock: Stainless Steel Plain Edge Blade, Stainless Steel Handle, Pocket Clip, 2485K - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IxLGgU42L.jpg) ![CRKT Squid Compact Everyday Carry Assisted Folding Knife with Frame Lock: Stainless Steel Plain Edge Blade, Stainless Steel Handle, Pocket Clip, 2485K - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zyHpOs+nL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Frequently Bought Together - CRKT Squid Compact Everyday Carry Assisted Folding Knife with Frame Lock: Stainless Steel Plain Edge Blade, Stainless Steel Handle, Pocket Clip, 2485K - Kershaw Misdirect Folding Pocket Knife, 2.9" 4Cr14 Stainless Steel Blade, Compact Frame Lock Design - CRKT LCK + Folding Pocket Knife: Folder with Liner Lock, Black Plain Edge Sheepsfoot Blade, Reinforced Nylon Handle with Pocket Clip 3802K --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/526232014-crkt-squid-compact-everyday-carry-assisted-folding-knife-with-frame](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/526232014-crkt-squid-compact-everyday-carry-assisted-folding-knife-with-frame) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-06-24*