Comparison Console
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout vs CRKT M16-14DSFG
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT M16-14DSFG stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT M16-14DSFG stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT M16-14DSFG stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14DSFG stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14DSFG stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14DSFG stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$122Most expensive
US$105.99Cheapest
Weight
290 g (10.23 oz)Heaviest
184.27 g (6.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
100.41 mm (3.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
255 mm (10.04 in)Longest
236.55 mm (9.31 in)Shortest
Closed length
153 mm (6.02 in)Longest
135.61 mm (5.34 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.8 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
3.58 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-10A stainless steel
1.4116
Handle material
Griv-Ex with stainless steel liners and Griv-Ex backspacer
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed black finish
Titanium Nitride
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Carson flipper with dual thumb studs
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip (right side)
Removable pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy Duty Everyday CarryJob Site UseUtility Tasks
Everyday CarryTactical UseEmergency RespondersHeavy Duty Field UseRope And Strap Cutting
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Very Strong And Durable DesignReliable Tri Ad LockGood Balance Of Size And Weight For Heavy UseGood Handle Grip And Materials
Sharp Veff Serrations For Cutting Rope And StrapsStrong Liner Lock With Automated Liner SafetyExcellent Grip With Desert Tan G10 HandleCarson Flipper For Easy And Fast OpeningDurable Titanium Nitride Blade Finish
Common complaints
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