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Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point vs CRKT M16-14SFG
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point 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 Code 4 Spear Point 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$99.99Cheapest
US$115Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
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
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
6061 Aluminum
Black G10
Finish
Satin polished blade, hard-anodized gun metal grey handle
Black titanium nitride coating
Lock type
Tri-Ad locking mechanism
Liner lock with AutoLAWKS safety
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Dual Carson Flipper
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless pocket/belt clip
Reversible pocket clip with four-position carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utility usesSelf defenseCutting ropeSlicing fruitGarden pruningLaw enforcement everyday carry
Everyday carryTactical useUtility workEmergency respondersHeavy-duty field use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to carryDurable and sturdy constructionComfortable handle with thumb rest and finger groovesExcellent lock mechanism (Tri-Ad lock)Sharp razor polished bladeAmbidextrous opening and clip
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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