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CRKT M16-14SFG vs Kershaw Broadside
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Broadside stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$115Cheapest
US$124.99Most expensive
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
145 g (5.11 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.425 mm (3.88 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
Closed length
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
123 mm (4.84 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
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
Black G10
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black titanium nitride coating
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner lock with AutoLAWKS safety
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Dual Carson Flipper
Manual KVT ball-bearing thumb stud opening
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip with four-position carry
Reversible deep-carry tip-up right or left
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useUtility workEmergency respondersHeavy-duty field use
Everyday carryWork tasksOutdoor adventuresCutting, slicing, carving, puncturing, chopping
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
Well-balanced and dependableSmooth opening actionSolid lockupComfortable handleGood edge retention with D2 steel
Common complaints
Not designed for tip-up in-pocket carry
Feels large and bulky in back pocket
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