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CRKT M16-03BK vs WE Knife Upshot
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Upshot stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 77% 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 77% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Upshot stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 326% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Upshot stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Upshot 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Upshot stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-03BK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$247Most expensive
Weight
107.73 g (3.80 oz)Heaviest
99 g (3.49 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.22 mm (3.55 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
209.55 mm (8.25 in)Longest
201 mm (7.91 in)Shortest
Closed length
118.31 mm (4.66 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 12C27
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Black Oxide / Tumbled
Blackwashed (2102B), Polished Bead Blast (2102A variant)
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible 4-position stainless steel pocket clip
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility workOutdoor useTactical use
Everyday carryGentleman's knifeCollectors limited edition
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retentionFast blade deploymentDurable stainless steel handleStrong frame lockLightweight and comfortable to carry
High build quality and materialsSmooth flipper actionExcellent edge retention due to CPM 20CV steelAttractive design and finish
Common complaints
Basic blade steel compared to premium optionsLimited corrosion resistance on some finishes
Relatively heavy for size (~99g)Right-handed tip-up clip limits ambidexterity
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