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CRKT M16-03BK vs Kershaw Outcome
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Outcome stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% 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$62.99Most expensive
Weight
107.73 g (3.80 oz)Heaviest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.22 mm (3.55 in)Longest
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
Overall length
209.55 mm (8.25 in)Longest
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
118.31 mm (4.66 in)Longest
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 12C27
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Black Oxide / Tumbled
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Assisted Opening
Clip type
Reversible 4-position stainless steel pocket clip
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility workOutdoor useTactical use
Everyday Carry (EDC)General Work TasksLight Outdoor Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retentionFast blade deploymentDurable stainless steel handleStrong frame lockLightweight and comfortable to carry
Reliable assisted opening mechanismRobust and durable designGood balance of size and weight for EDCReversible deep-carry pocket clip allows ambidextrous carry
Common complaints
Basic blade steel compared to premium optionsLimited corrosion resistance on some finishes
Unknown
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