Comparison Console
CRKT Hollow-Point vs CRKT M16-03BK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hollow-Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hollow-Point stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hollow-Point 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.
CRKT Hollow-Point stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the longest option for overall 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
Unknown
US$58
Weight
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
107.73 g (3.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.35 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
90.22 mm (3.55 in)Longest
Overall length
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Shortest
209.55 mm (8.25 in)Longest
Closed length
107.95 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
118.31 mm (4.66 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.25 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
Sandvik 12C27
Handle material
Stainless Steel with textured plastic inserts
Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin blade
Black Oxide / Tumbled
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up and tip-down carry on one side)
Reversible 4-position stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry
Everyday carryUtility workOutdoor useTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Compact folding designSharp bladeSmooth opening mechanismReversible pocket clipFrame lockSteel handle with textured inserts
Excellent edge retentionFast blade deploymentDurable stainless steel handleStrong frame lockLightweight and comfortable to carry
Common complaints
Pocket clip only reversible on one side which may limit carry options
Basic blade steel compared to premium optionsLimited corrosion resistance on some finishes
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