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CIVIVI Asticus vs CRKT M16-03BK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Asticus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Asticus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Asticus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Asticus stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$65Most expensive
US$58Cheapest
Weight
110 g (3.88 oz)Heaviest
107.73 g (3.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.4 mm (3.80 in)Longest
90.22 mm (3.55 in)Shortest
Overall length
223.7 mm (8.81 in)Longest
209.55 mm (8.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Longest
118.31 mm (4.66 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 (standard model), Stainless Damascus (C2002DS-1 variant)
Sandvik 12C27
Handle material
G10 (standard model), Carbon fiber & G10 (C2002DS-1 variant)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin (standard model), Damascus (C2002DS-1 variant)
Black Oxide / Tumbled
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-up, Left/Right
Reversible 4-position stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)CampingHuntingOutdoor activities
Everyday carryUtility workOutdoor useTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Great value for priceGood build qualitySmooth flipper deploymentVersatile for multiple use cases
Excellent edge retentionFast blade deploymentDurable stainless steel handleStrong frame lockLightweight and comfortable to carry
Common complaints
No sheath includedNo left-handed clip option mentioned explicitly
Basic blade steel compared to premium optionsLimited corrosion resistance on some finishes
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