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Squid II
CRKT's limited-run Squid II is a larger, premium rework of the original Squid. A stonewashed M390 blade rides on IKBS bearings, while the olive-wood handle, one-hand liner lock and low-riding clip balance display-worthy materials with everyday utility.
Model notes
What separates this version
The useful number is 0.58 inches of blade length per ounce: a 2.68-inch blade in a 4.6-ounce build. It is the only canonical pocket knife in our current index pairing Bohler M390 with Liner lock.
What to check before buying
Its 4.6-ounce weight is 1.2 ounces above the pocket knife median in this index. The recorded $195 price is $46 above the category median.
These notes compare manufacturer-published specifications; they are not a claim of hands-on testing.
Manufacturer-published specifications
CategoryPocket Knife
Release dateMay 31, 2026
Price checked$195
Blade steelBohler M390
Blade shapeDrop point
Blade length2.68 in
Closed length4.25 in
Weight4.6 oz
LockLiner lock
Opening methodThumb stud / IKBS ball bearings
HandleOlive wood
ClipDeep-carry clip
Made inItaly
WarrantyLimited lifetime
Closest spec matches
Put it beside the alternatives
Chosen by blade length, weight, price, steel, lock and intended use—not by affiliate placement.
| Model | Blade | Weight | Steel | Lock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRKT Squid IIThis model | 2.68 in | 4.6 oz | Bohler M390 | Liner lock | $195 |
| Vosteed Psyop | 3.32 in | 4.31 oz | Elmax | Top Liner Lock | $179 |
| Vosteed Psyop | 3.32 in | 4.31 oz | Elmax | Top Liner Lock | $179 |
| Vosteed Zander | 3.4 in | 4.58 oz | S35VN | Vanchor Lock | $172 |
Source and update record
- Primary source
- CRKT official product page ↗
- Checked
- August 1, 2026
Specifications, price and availability can change. “Not published” means the primary source did not provide a reliable value when checked; it is not an estimate.