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Cold Steel 4-Max Scout 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 42% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$115Cheapest
Weight
290 g (10.23 oz)Heaviest
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
98.425 mm (3.88 in)Shortest
Overall length
255 mm (10.04 in)Longest
235 mm (9.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
153 mm (6.02 in)Longest
137 mm (5.39 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.8 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-10A stainless steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
Griv-Ex with stainless steel liners and Griv-Ex backspacer
Black G10
Finish
Stonewashed black finish
Black titanium nitride coating
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Liner lock with AutoLAWKS safety
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual Carson Flipper
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip (right side)
Reversible pocket clip with four-position carry
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty everyday carryJob site useUtility tasks
Everyday carryTactical useUtility workEmergency respondersHeavy-duty field use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Very strong and durable designReliable Tri-Ad lockGood balance of size and weight for heavy useGood handle grip and materials
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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