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CRKT M21-14SF 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 10% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT M21-14SF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-14SF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% 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 M21-14SF 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-14SF 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$124.99Most expensive
Weight
161.59 g (5.70 oz)Heaviest
145 g (5.11 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.35 mm (3.99 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
234.95 mm (9.25 in)Longest
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
Closed length
136.53 mm (5.38 in)Longest
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS 8
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Titanium Nitride
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Flipper
Manual KVT ball-bearing thumb stud opening
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Reversible deep-carry tip-up right or left
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryUtility cutting
Everyday carryWork tasksOutdoor adventuresCutting, slicing, carving, puncturing, chopping
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
Well-balanced and dependableSmooth opening actionSolid lockupComfortable handleGood edge retention with D2 steel
Common complaints
Unknown
Feels large and bulky in back pocket
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