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Morakniv Eldris vs CRKT Minimalist Bowie

Morakniv Eldris runs a 2.32drop 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 Point
    2.32″ blade · 0.079″ spine · 3.12 oz · ~0.63″ tall (derived)
  • CRKT Minimalist Bowie · Clip Point
    2.13″ blade · 0.11″ spine · 1.6 oz · ~0.55″ tall (derived)
Spine thickness, same scale
0.079
0.11
Length and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Profile is the shape family's outline, not a scan of this model.
SpecMoraknivMorakniv EldrisCRKTCRKT Minimalist Bowie
Blade length2.32″2.13″
Spine thickness0.079″0.11″
Overall length5.71″5.13″
Weight3.12 oz1.6 oz
Blade shapeDrop PointClip Point
SteelSandvik 12C275Cr15MoV
GrindScandiFlat
LockFixedFixed
Handle materialPolypropyleneResin-Infused Fiber
Country of originSwedenChina
Price bandBudgetBudget

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.