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CRKT M16-14SFG vs CRKT Thero
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Thero stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Thero stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Thero stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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$115Most expensive
US$69.99Cheapest
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.425 mm (3.88 in)Longest
78 mm (3.07 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
186 mm (7.32 in)Shortest
Closed length
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
Black G10
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN) with carbon fiber underlay
Finish
Black titanium nitride coating
Black oxide finish
Lock type
Liner lock with AutoLAWKS safety
Liner Lock
Opening method
Dual Carson Flipper
Flipper or thumb hole
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip with four-position carry
Right hand tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseUtility WorkEmergency RespondersHeavy Duty Field Use
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight UseTasks Requiring A Secure Grip
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional Grip From G10 HandleSuperior Cutting Power Of Veff SerrationsSecure Liner Lock With Autolawks SafetySmooth And Fast Flipping ActionVersatile Four Position Pocket Clip
Lightweight And Thin DesignFast Opening With Flipper And Thumb HoleSecure Grip Due To Skeletal Handle DesignAesthetically Pleasing Design With Carbon Fiber Underlay And Red Anodized Pivot Ring
Common complaints
Not Designed For Tip Up In Pocket Carry
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