--- product_id: 526232014 title: "Squid Compact" brand: "crkt" price: "£37.51" currency: GBP in_stock: true category: "Crkt" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/526232014-squid-compact store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Stainless steel frame lock 1.75" clip point blade IKBS ball bearing smooth open Squid Compact **Brand:** crkt **Price:** £37.51 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 The compact powerhouse your pocket’s been craving. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Squid Compact by crkt - **How much does it cost?** £37.51 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/526232014-squid-compact) ## 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 - • **Seamless Smoothness:** IKBS ball bearing pivot guarantees buttery-smooth blade deployment every time you need it. - • **Compact & Lightweight:** At just 80 grams and 4.68 inches, it’s the perfect pocket companion for the modern professional on the move. - • **Swift Assisted Opening:** Deploy the blade lightning-fast with a flick of your thumb—no fumbling, just action. - • **Versatile Everyday Carry:** Low-profile clip and lanyard hole let you carry it your way—worksite, commute, or weekend adventure. - • **Durable Stainless Steel Build:** Robust handle and high-carbon blade designed to endure daily grind and last a lifetime. ## Overview The Squid™ Compact is a precision-engineered everyday carry folding knife featuring a 1.75-inch high-carbon stainless steel clip point blade with assisted opening via IKBS ball bearing pivot. Its stainless steel frame lock handle offers exceptional durability and control, while its lightweight, compact design (80g, 4.68" length) ensures seamless portability. Designed by Lucas Burnley, this knife balances performance, reliability, and style for professionals who demand readiness without bulk. ## 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 | #56,929 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #469 in Camping Folding Knives #489 in Pocket Knives & 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 ![Squid Compact - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61vRimkpSoL.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.co.uk/products/526232014-squid-compact](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/526232014-squid-compact) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-30*