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CRKT M16-03BK vs Kershaw Grid
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 38% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Grid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Grid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Grid stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Grid 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 M16-03BK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Grid stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$56Cheapest
Weight
107.73 g (3.80 oz)Lightest
173 g (6.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.22 mm (3.55 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
209.55 mm (8.25 in)Shortest
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
Closed length
118.31 mm (4.66 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 12C27
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel with titanium carbo-nitride coating
Finish
Black Oxide / Tumbled
Black-oxide coated blade, stonewashed finish (variant)
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper or thumb stud
Clip type
Reversible 4-position stainless steel pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility workOutdoor useTactical use
Everyday carryUtility useTactical styleOutdoor activities
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retentionFast blade deploymentDurable stainless steel handleStrong frame lockLightweight and comfortable to carry
Assisted opening for easy one-handed useComfortable and secure gripGood edge retention and ease of sharpeningReversible pocket clip for left or right carry
Common complaints
Basic blade steel compared to premium optionsLimited corrosion resistance on some finishes
Blade length varies slightly across sourcesSmall variations in reported weight and blade length
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