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CRKT M21-14SF vs CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT M21-14SF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT M21-14SF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT M21-14SF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-14SF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-14SF stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-14SF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$110Cheapest
US$113Most expensive
Weight
161.59 g (5.70 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.35 mm (3.99 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Overall length
234.95 mm (9.25 in)Shortest
257 mm (10.12 in)Longest
Closed length
136.53 mm (5.38 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS 8
AUS-8
Handle material
Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Titanium Nitride
Dark coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryUtility cutting
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Not best for
Unknown
Left-handed users (clip right hand only)
Common praise
Strong and lightweight aluminum handleEffective triple point serrations for cutting fibrous materialsSecure liner lock with automated safetyGood blade strength due to spear point design
Solid lock-upWell ground bevelSlim profile for a large pocket knifeGood qualityPositive customer reviews and ratings
Common complaints
Unknown
Pocket clip right-hand only
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