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Cold Steel AD-15 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 5% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% 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 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel AD-15 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$160Most expensive
US$115Cheapest
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
98.425 mm (3.88 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN (original AD-15) or AUS 10A (AD-15 Lite)
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
Black G-10 (original) or black injection-molded Griv-Ex (AD-15 Lite)
Black G10
Finish
Satin (AD-15 Lite) or unspecified (original)
Black titanium nitride coating
Lock type
Scorpion Lock (pin-reinforced back lock)
Liner lock with AutoLAWKS safety
Opening method
Manual, ambidextrous thumb studs
Dual Carson Flipper
Clip type
Stainless steel pocket clip
Reversible pocket clip with four-position carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useHunting
Everyday carryTactical useUtility workEmergency respondersHeavy-duty field use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Strong and secure Scorpion Lock mechanismDurable blade steels (CPM-S35VN or AUS 10A)Comfortable and sturdy handle materialsGood balance of portability and strength
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
Higher price point for original AD-15AD-15 Lite uses less premium materials to reduce cost
Not designed for tip-up in-pocket carry
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