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CRKT M21-14SF vs CRKT Provoke Compact
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Provoke Compact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT M21-14SF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% 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 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke Compact stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke Compact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-14SF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke Compact stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-14SF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke Compact stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-14SF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 77% 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$149.95Most expensive
Weight
161.59 g (5.70 oz)Heaviest
136.08 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.35 mm (3.99 in)Longest
57.4 mm (2.26 in)Shortest
Overall length
234.95 mm (9.25 in)Longest
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
136.53 mm (5.38 in)Longest
130.18 mm (5.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS 8
D2 steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Titanium Nitride
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Kinematic lock
Opening method
Flipper
Push of the thumb
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryUtility cutting
Everyday carry (EDC)Self-defensePortable use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Innovative Kinematic deployment mechanismHigh quality and sharp D2 blade steelLightweight aluminum handleCompact and easy to carry design
Common complaints
Unknown
No explicit complaints found in sources
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