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CRKT M16-03BK vs WE Knife Deacon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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WE Knife Deacon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Deacon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Deacon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Deacon 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.
WE Knife Deacon stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 16% 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$58
Unknown
Weight
107.73 g (3.80 oz)Heaviest
77 g (2.72 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.22 mm (3.55 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Overall length
209.55 mm (8.25 in)Longest
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
118.31 mm (4.66 in)Longest
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 12C27
Böhler M390
Handle material
Stainless Steel
Carbon fiber, titanium
Finish
Black Oxide / Tumbled
Satin
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible 4-position stainless steel pocket clip
Tip-up, right side
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility workOutdoor useTactical use
Everyday carryGentleman's knife
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retentionFast blade deploymentDurable stainless steel handleStrong frame lockLightweight and comfortable to carry
High quality materials and constructionExcellent edge retention due to M390 steelGood ergonomics and balanceLightweight for its size (77 grams)
Common complaints
Basic blade steel compared to premium optionsLimited corrosion resistance on some finishes
No left-handed pocket clip optionRight-handed onlyNot UK carry friendly
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