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CRKT M16-03BK vs Kershaw Filter
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 25% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter 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.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$58Most expensive
US$41.99Cheapest
Weight
107.73 g (3.80 oz)Lightest
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.22 mm (3.55 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
209.55 mm (8.25 in)Longest
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
118.31 mm (4.66 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 12C27
4Cr14 stainless steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Black Oxide / Tumbled
Black-Oxide BlackWash coating on blade and handle
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Reversible 4-position stainless steel pocket clip
Single-position deep-carry pocketclip, right side, tip-down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility workOutdoor useTactical use
Everyday carryWork
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retentionFast blade deploymentDurable stainless steel handleStrong frame lockLightweight and comfortable to carry
Well-balanced and solid frame lock actionComfortable stainless steel handle with smooth contouringProtective BlackWash coating hides wear and resists scratchesFast and easy one-handed assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
Common complaints
Basic blade steel compared to premium optionsLimited corrosion resistance on some finishes
None clearly documented in provided sources
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