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CRKT Crossbones vs CRKT M21-04G
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Crossbones stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-04G stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-04G stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-04G stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-04G stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$70Cheapest
US$83Most expensive
Weight
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
101.02 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Shortest
236.55 mm (9.31 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
135.53 mm (5.34 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.53 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8
1.4116 stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Corrosion resistant coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Right hand only, tip up
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCutting meatOpening envelopesGeneral utility
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Versatile everyday carry knifeSmooth and fast opening with IKBS bearing pivotSleek and modern appearanceLightweight and slim design
Exceptional grip due to G10 handleFast and safe opening with flipper and liner lockHigh quality construction at a reasonable price
Common complaints
Can be tricky to clean due to IKBS bearingsTip ergonomics not the easiest for some usesLockup and deployment mixed under some conditions
Unknown
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