CRKT M16-14D vs M16-14M

[Boberama]

I am going to buy one of these two knives.

The M16-14D is finished in a "desert" colour and weighs 5.3 oz.

The M16-14M is discontinued. I don't know why. It weighs one more oz, but all other specs are the same as the -14D.

I prefer the black colour.

So: Is there anything different about these knives?

Why did they discontinue the black -14M?
Was there a problem with the finish?
Why does it weigh one more oz when it's supposedly the exact same?



I can still buy the -14M on Amazon. That's why I am asking.

 

[res1cue]

No idea.. but I did buy one of CRKT's desert colored folders.. and I was appalled.

The G10 was fine, but the blade... the blade was this dorky crayola gold color, that looked like something a wannabe rapper would carry to match his teeth

 

[Boberama]

No idea.. but I did buy one of CRKT's desert colored folders.. and I was appalled.

The G10 was fine, but the blade... the blade was this dorky crayola gold color, that looked like something a wannabe rapper would carry to match his teeth

Exactly why I want the black model.

I'm not fighting in the middle east.

 

[Nternal]

I have the m16-14sf and it is excellent.

 

[Boberama]

I have the m16-14sf and it is excellent.

Ah, you again.

Hmmm. I don't see any reason, then, why they would discontinue the M16-14M.

So why did they?

 

[Nternal]

I wouldn't be worried about it, it looks to be the same exact knife I have but without the full guard. I found a review of it http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/373698-Knife-Review-M21-04-and-M16-14M

 

[Boberama]

There are some differences.

The Desert Big Dog has a four position clip. The M16-14M only has two positions.
Also, there are some differences in the blades.

I also found that there is an extra insert at the butt area of M16-14M. While M21-04 has metal ring like studs in the same area. I am wondering whether the plastic insert on M16-14M is weaker or stronger than the support on M21-04. Appreciated if someone can provide the information.

Can anyone check their -14D and see if it also has a plastic insert or if it is metal?

Which (of these two) knife would you guys buy for EDC?

 

[Nternal]

It's interesting that Crkt has so many models that are almost exactly alike .

 

[Boberama]

I just said "screw it" and bought the M16-14D regardless of the gold colour.

It's got a 4-position clip and is the same otherwise.

Plus it was the only one of the two available in Canada, so there!