← ComparisonsLength and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Outline is the shape family's, not a trace of this model.
Head to head
CRKT Ibis 2561 vs QSP Penguin Glyde Lock
CRKT Ibis 2561 runs a 3.08″ drop point blade in CPM-S35VN; QSP Penguin Glyde Lock runs 3.06″ of sheepsfoot in Sandvik 14C28N. The CRKT Ibis 2561 is the lighter of the two by 0.03 oz.
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- CRKT Ibis 2561 · Drop Point3.08″ blade · 0.13″ spine · 2.9 oz · ~0.75″ tall (derived)
- QSP Penguin Glyde Lock · Sheepsfoot3.06″ blade · 0.12″ spine · 2.93 oz · ~0.8″ tall (derived)
Spine thickness, same scale
0.13″
0.12″
| Spec | CRKTCRKT Ibis 2561Check price | QSPQSP Penguin Glyde LockCheck price |
|---|---|---|
| Blade length | 3.08″ | 3.06″ |
| Spine thickness | 0.13″ | 0.12″ |
| Overall length | 7.22″ | 7.06″ |
| Closed length | 4.14″ | 4″ |
| Weight | 2.9 oz | 2.93 oz |
| Blade shape | Drop Point | Sheepsfoot |
| Steel | CPM-S35VN | Sandvik 14C28N |
| Lock | Frame Lock | Crossbar |
| Handle material | Titanium | FRN |
| Price band | Premium | Budget |
Tinted rows are where these two differ.
The steel difference
CPM-S35VN
S30V with niobium swapped in for some vanadium: slightly tougher, noticeably easier to sharpen, marginally less edge retention.
Sandvik 14C28N
Developed with Kershaw. Tough, rust-resistant, and about as easy to sharpen as a good steel gets — the reason it dominates the value tier.