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CRKT Buku vs CRKT M21-04G

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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CRKT M21-04G stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Buku stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

CRKT Buku stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

CRKT M21-04G stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

CRKT M21-04G stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

CRKT Buku stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CRKT Buku stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

CRKT M21-04G stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CRKT Buku stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

CRKT M21-04G 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.

CRKT Buku — Blade length: 95.3 mm (3.75 in)CRKT Buku — Overall length: 211 mm (8.31 in)CRKT Buku — Closed length: 123.4 mm (4.86 in)CRKT Buku — Blade thickness: 3.7 mm (0.15 in)CRKT Buku — Weight: 218 g (7.69 oz)CRKT Buku — Retail price: US$69.99CRKT M21-04G — Blade length: 101.02 mm (3.98 in)CRKT M21-04G — Overall length: 236.55 mm (9.31 in)CRKT M21-04G — Closed length: 135.53 mm (5.34 in)CRKT M21-04G — Blade thickness: 3.53 mm (0.14 in)CRKT M21-04G — Weight: 181.44 g (6.40 oz)CRKT M21-04G — Retail price: US$83Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$69.99Cheapest
US$83Most expensive
Weight
218 g (7.69 oz)Heaviest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.3 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
101.02 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Overall length
211 mm (8.31 in)Shortest
236.55 mm (9.31 in)Longest
Closed length
123.4 mm (4.86 in)Shortest
135.53 mm (5.34 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.53 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
1.4116 stainless steel
Handle material
2Cr13 Stainless Steel
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin finish blade, satin finished handle
Corrosion resistant coating
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper
Clip type
Steel pocket clip, tip up carry
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Cutting And Chopping Tasks
▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical Use▣Outdoor Tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Strong And Beefy Frame Lock With Steel Over Travel Tab✓Powerful And Usable Kukri Style Blade✓Good Edge Retention And Easy Maintenance✓Large Thumb Hole For One Hand Opening✓Deep Carry Pocket Clip
✓Exceptional Grip Due To G10 Handle✓Fast And Safe Opening With Flipper And Liner Lock✓High Quality Construction At A Reasonable Price
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown

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