Comparison Console
CRKT M16-03BK vs Kershaw Highball XL
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. CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% 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 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$91.99Most expensive
Weight
107.73 g (3.80 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.22 mm (3.55 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Overall length
209.55 mm (8.25 in)
Unknown
Closed length
118.31 mm (4.66 in)Longest
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 12C27
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Black Oxide / Tumbled
Bead-blasted, matte finish
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Manual with nail nick and KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Reversible 4-position stainless steel pocket clip
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility workOutdoor useTactical use
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retentionFast blade deploymentDurable stainless steel handleStrong frame lockLightweight and comfortable to carry
Smooth opening and closing action with KVT ball bearingsComfortable stainless steel handle contoured for larger handsGood edge retention and wear resistance with D2 steel bladeReversible deep-carry clip for left or right carryBlue anodized accents provide appealing aesthetics
Common complaints
Basic blade steel compared to premium optionsLimited corrosion resistance on some finishes
Some users may find it a bit large for small handsNo assisted opening mechanism
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