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CRKT M16-03BK vs CRKT Tuna
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Tuna stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna 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 Tuna stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK 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$58Cheapest
US$69.99Most expensive
Weight
107.73 g (3.80 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.22 mm (3.55 in)Longest
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
Overall length
209.55 mm (8.25 in)Longest
195 mm (7.68 in)Shortest
Closed length
118.31 mm (4.66 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 12C27
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel
G10 and stainless steel
Finish
Black Oxide / Tumbled
Black stonewash on blade, stonewash finish on handle steel scale
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible 4-position stainless steel pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip, right side
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility workOutdoor useTactical use
Everyday carry (EDC)General useHeavy duty tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retentionFast blade deploymentDurable stainless steel handleStrong frame lockLightweight and comfortable to carry
Rugged and tested locking systemClean and essential linesCompact and lightweightGood grip and durabilityReliable performanceSmooth deployment after break-in
Common complaints
Basic blade steel compared to premium optionsLimited corrosion resistance on some finishes
Blade not very sharp out of the boxInitially stiff action requiring break-in
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