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CRKT M16-10KSF vs Kershaw Brawler
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT M16-10KSF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT M16-10KSF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT M16-10KSF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-10KSF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-10KSF stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-10KSF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler 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$44.5Cheapest
US$56Most expensive
Weight
76.54 g (2.70 oz)Lightest
111 g (3.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
180 mm (7.09 in)Longest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.49 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Stainless steel
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Black oxide coated blade, black oxide stainless handle
Black oxide coating
Lock type
Framelock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Carson Flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Pocket clip
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/down, right/left)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useCivilian tasks
Everyday carryTactical usePiercing tasksUtility and multipurpose use
Not best for
Unknown
Long, clean slicing tasksExtensive slicing requiring smooth blade curve
Common praise
Durable stainless steel handle and bladeEffective cutting with Triple Point serrationsReliable and secure framelockQuick blade deployment via Carson Flipper
Solid build for the priceStrong and reliable liner lockSpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper is snappy and satisfyingComfortable and textured glass-filled nylon handleFour-position adjustable clip offers ambidextrous carryStrong and durable tanto point, excellent for piercingDurable black oxide blade finish
Common complaints
Unknown
Tanto blade shape limits long, smooth slicing utilityBlade edge out of box is usable but requires sharpening for optimal bevelClosure on assisted opening can be awkward due to spring tensionBlade finish shows wear quickly under heavy useSome minor blade play may develop over time
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