Comparison Console
CRKT Hissatsu vs CRKT M16-03BK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hissatsu stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hissatsu stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hissatsu stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hissatsu 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$74.99Most expensive
US$58Cheapest
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Heaviest
107.73 g (3.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
90.22 mm (3.55 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
209.55 mm (8.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
118.31 mm (4.66 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS 8
Sandvik 12C27
Handle material
Glass Reinforced Nylon
Stainless Steel
Finish
Unknown
Black Oxide / Tumbled
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Outburst assisted opening, thumb disk
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip, right or left hand, tip up
Reversible 4-position stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryClose quarter battleTactical use
Everyday carryUtility workOutdoor useTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Fast assisted openingSecure liner lock with automated liner safetyDurable and lightweight handle materialRight or left hand reversible clip
Excellent edge retentionFast blade deploymentDurable stainless steel handleStrong frame lockLightweight and comfortable to carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Basic blade steel compared to premium optionsLimited corrosion resistance on some finishes
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