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CRKT Bona Fide vs CRKT M16-14DSFG
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14DSFG stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14DSFG stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14DSFG stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14DSFG stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$99Cheapest
US$105.99Most expensive
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
184.27 g (6.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
100.41 mm (3.95 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
236.55 mm (9.31 in)Longest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
135.61 mm (5.34 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
3.58 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel (also available in D2 or S35VN steel variants)
1.4116
Handle material
Aluminum (OD green) or titanium on LE version
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black PVD coating (on 1.4116 steel version)
Titanium Nitride
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual flipper
Carson flipper with dual thumb studs
Clip type
Deep-carry over-the-top pocket clip
Removable pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Field strip maintenance without tools
Everyday carryTactical useEmergency respondersHeavy-duty field useRope and strap cutting
Not best for
Premium steel enthusiasts at higher price points
Unknown
Common praise
Easy to disassemble and clean without toolsSolid Ken Onion design with good flipping actionDeep-carry pocket clipComfortable handle shape
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
Steel choice not high-end for the priceLE version handle texture can be abrasive in pocketTitanium handle version is heavier than aluminum
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