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CRKT M21-14SF vs Microtech Select Fire
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 2% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT M21-14SF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% 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 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 173% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-14SF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-14SF stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire 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$300Most expensive
Weight
161.59 g (5.70 oz)Lightest
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.35 mm (3.99 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
234.95 mm (9.25 in)Longest
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
136.53 mm (5.38 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS 8
S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Finish
Titanium Nitride
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryUtility cutting
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
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
Versatile dual action opening modesSolid liner lock mechanismErgonomic handle with good grip and jimpingInnovative design winner of 2011 Blade Show award
Common complaints
Unknown
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
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