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CIVIVI Starflare vs CRKT M16-14SFG
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$148Most expensive
US$115Cheapest
Weight
171.8 g (6.06 oz)Heaviest
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.8 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
98.425 mm (3.88 in)Longest
Overall length
200.9 mm (7.91 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
117.1 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminium
Black G10
Finish
Satin, Blackwashed, Damascus options
Black titanium nitride coating
Lock type
Button Lock
Liner lock with AutoLAWKS safety
Opening method
Thumbstud, Button opener
Dual Carson Flipper
Clip type
Deep Carry Clip, reversible, tip up, right hand
Reversible pocket clip with four-position carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryEDC tasks: draw cuts, cutting rope, whittling, chopping food, fine tasks
Everyday carryTactical useUtility workEmergency respondersHeavy-duty field use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and ergonomic aluminium handleSharp wharncliffe Nitro-V bladeSmooth deployment with button lock and thumbstudDeep carry reversible pocket clipUnique space-age styling
Exceptional grip from G10 handleSuperior cutting power of Veff serrationsSecure liner lock with AutoLAWKS safetySmooth and fast flipping actionVersatile four-position pocket clip
Common complaints
Unknown
Not designed for tip-up in-pocket carry
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