← ComparisonsLength and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Profile is the shape family's outline, not a scan of this model.
Head to head
Morakniv Eldris vs CRKT Minimalist Bowie
Morakniv Eldris runs a 2.32″ drop point blade in Sandvik 12C27; CRKT Minimalist Bowie runs 2.13″ of clip point in 5Cr15MoV. The CRKT Minimalist Bowie is the lighter of the two by 1.52 oz.
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- Morakniv Eldris · Drop Point2.32″ blade · 0.079″ spine · 3.12 oz · ~0.63″ tall (derived)
- CRKT Minimalist Bowie · Clip Point2.13″ blade · 0.11″ spine · 1.6 oz · ~0.55″ tall (derived)
Spine thickness, same scale
0.079″
0.11″
| Spec | MoraknivMorakniv Eldris | CRKTCRKT Minimalist Bowie |
|---|---|---|
| Blade length | 2.32″ | 2.13″ |
| Spine thickness | 0.079″ | 0.11″ |
| Overall length | 5.71″ | 5.13″ |
| Weight | 3.12 oz | 1.6 oz |
| Blade shape | Drop Point | Clip Point |
| Steel | Sandvik 12C27 | 5Cr15MoV |
| Grind | Scandi | Flat |
| Lock | Fixed | Fixed |
| Handle material | Polypropylene | Resin-Infused Fiber |
| Country of origin | Sweden | China |
| Price band | Budget | Budget |
Tinted rows are where these two differ.
The steel difference
Sandvik 12C27
Morakniv and Opinel's steel. Modest edge retention, excellent toughness and grain, sharpens on anything including a river rock.
5Cr15MoV
Entry-level stainless; adequate for a light-duty neck knife.