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CRKT M16-10KSF vs CRKT Symmetry
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-10KSF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-10KSF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-10KSF stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-10KSF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$44.5Most expensive
US$39Cheapest
Weight
76.54 g (2.70 oz)Heaviest
70.87 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
173 mm (6.81 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
106 mm (4.17 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.49 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
2.21 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Stainless steel
Stainless Steel with Glass Reinforced Nylon inlay
Finish
Black oxide coated blade, black oxide stainless handle
Bead Blast
Lock type
Framelock
Slipjoint
Opening method
Carson Flipper
Front Flipper
Clip type
Pocket clip
Tip-up, reversible for right or left hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useCivilian tasks
EDCEveryday CarryRestricted Carry Areas
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Durable stainless steel handle and bladeEffective cutting with Triple Point serrationsReliable and secure framelockQuick blade deployment via Carson Flipper
Smooth IKBS ball bearing pivot for easy deploymentAmbidextrous reversible clipClassic slipjoint mechanismDurable stainless steel and GRN handleNice bead blast blade finish
Common complaints
Unknown
Blade thickness thinner than heavy duty knivesSlipjoint may not be preferred by those wanting locking knives
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