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CRKT Caligo vs CRKT M16-03BK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Caligo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK 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$70.99Most expensive
US$58Cheapest
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
107.73 g (3.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
90.22 mm (3.55 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
209.55 mm (8.25 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
118.31 mm (4.66 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
Sandvik 12C27
Handle material
Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Finish
Black oxide coating on blade
Black Oxide / Tumbled
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Right hand only, tip-up, removable steel pocket clip
Reversible 4-position stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry
Everyday carryUtility workOutdoor useTactical use
Not best for
Hard use work
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and fast blade deploymentGood lockup with liner lockAffordable priceErgonomic handle with good balanceStylish design with blue pivot ringSharp blade out of box
Excellent edge retentionFast blade deploymentDurable stainless steel handleStrong frame lockLightweight and comfortable to carry
Common complaints
Right-hand only clip, no left-hand optionSome find handle grip slickPaint/coating can wear off handle with useBlade detent is light so blade may open by shakingNot built for heavy or hard use
Basic blade steel compared to premium optionsLimited corrosion resistance on some finishes
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