M16-12Z EDC Folding Pocket Knife: Everyday Carry, Serrated Edge Blade, Tanto, Automated Liner Safety, Nylon Handle, Pocket Clip, One Size Black

This is an awesome knife. The Columbia River Knife & Tool company makes quality products at a fair price, and they have a lot of fine tools. But the M16 series of knives is my choice for EDC, "every-day carry". I have a CRKT M16 clipped inside my front pants pocket literally any time I'm wearing clothing. I've carried these knives for about six years now. I prefer the 3.5" version for carrying on my clothes, but my wife likes the 3" as a more "ladylike" size. What makes this knife so special? Why's it so cheap if it's so good? This knife is made from stainless steel. I have horribly abused my knife and I find that occasionally, I need to take it apart and clean the gunk from under the perforated Zytel scales. It rusts a little, from sweat and from being exposed to a marine environment. The particular stainless steel they use, unlike most stainless knives, will take and hold a good sharp edge. If you're a sharpening fetishist who is constantly sharpening your knife so that you can shave with it, this isn't the knife for you. If you want a knife for dealing with all the cutting tool needs in your normal daily life, this is perfect. The best feature of all is the "Carson Flipper." It's that little nub visible on the blade-side of the knife. When the knife is closed, you can open it with one hand, by placing your index finger on the Carson Flipper, and flicking the knife open. It takes about 30 seconds of practice to perfect, and it's smooth and positive. I have had MANY people look at me funny and accuse me of having "an illegal switchblade" when they see me open my knife. . . one second the knife is closed, the next I'm holding a blade. No muss, no fuss. If you buy this knife, I recommend you obtain the correct Torx drivers needed to service the knife. I'd also recommend you use "blue" Loctite to keep the scale screws from falling out, and you'll want to Loctite and tighten down the screws that hold the belt-clip. You'll need to adjust the tension and lubrication of the main screw (you can use a dime for this) until you get it how you like it. I've bought several of these knives. I lost one (it may have "grown legs"), I "retired" one that was looking battle-worn, and I'm now on my third. I've bought these knives for friends as gifts. I even sent one to my lover who was serving in Iraq at the time. You could spend several hundred dollars on a fancy pocket knife. Don't bother; get a CKRT M16-Z and you'll have a faithful companion tool until you wear it out twenty years from now.

This is a great EDC knife. I've had it for a few months now (transitioned from a Spyderco Rescue C14SBL). Greatest thing about this knife is that it deploys so quickly and with a very reassuring click. I asked a State Police officer I know if it was legal immediately after deploying it in his presence, he told me "No". I asked him why not and he explained that it was spring loaded and therefore illegal. I then let him examine the knife and he realized there is no spring involved and the blade is just very well balanced so he retracted his ruling of 'illegal'. Second best thing about the knife is that you can easily close it with one hand, which is something that was more of a challenge with the C14SBL. You need to be careful otherwise you'll find out how sharp the blade is, but with a little practice there's no problem here. The blade itself is an AUS 4 SS with a bead blast finish. It's not as elegant as the polished SS of the C14SBL, but the function is the important thing and it functions just fine, thank you very much. The action of the blade deployment is smooth and the Zytel handle with its rounded edges sits well in the hand. I did find that the screws for the clip started getting loose soon after I purchased the knife and immediately bought the correct Torx tip (T6 for the clip, T8 for the handle) and blue Loctited all the screws. This has been the only problem with the knife and it was easily resolved. The last thing I'll say about the knife is that it has what CRKT calls the "AutoLAWKS" system which means that in order to fold the blade, you must pull a small red-headed lever with your index finger, which then allows you to slide the liner lock to the left with your thumb and fold the knife closed with your index finger. I've read some reviews where people hated the system and defeated it. I like it because it provides an extra level of security against the liner lock failing (which I have had happen to me with other liner lock knives). This knife is nicely put together and should serve for many years without fail. If lost or severely damaged, it can be easily replaced for very short money. Given that some knives go for upwards of $100 and even $200 or more, it's nice to have a dependable knife that won't break the bank should it get lost. Furthermore, CRKT seems to be a company with great customer service that stands behind its products.

I carry this knife while on duty and I throw it in my turnouts while responding to emergencies. First off, excellent knife! AUS 8 steel is perfect for what I need. Holds an edge very well and is not too difficult to sharpen. The blade is a single bevel hollow grind, perfect for utility work in my opinion. I am impressed with the cutting ability of the primary edge. The serrations are welcome as they make short work of anything that needs to be cut ASAP. This knife sails through rope! The seat belt cutter is better than the ones that are issued to my department, and it is easy to access. I have not had the opportunity to use the glass breaker, but it is solid. The grips are extremely functional and retain an excellent grip in all situations that are likely. I can easily open the knife one handed with turnout gloves on. Closing is tricky with turnout gloves, but is easy with bare hands or work gloves. Auto-Lawks is the best locking system that I have ever used for a folder. When it is in place this knife is practically a fixed blade. No wiggle or play at all. This knife is loaded for what you need and doesn't have any unnecessary crap hanging off of it. It blows the cheaper knives out of the water, and is on par with knives of higher price points. The M16-12 is perfectly sized for my needs and I barely feel it on my person, but anyone looking for a larger version would most likely be well served by the M16-14. I highly suggest this knife for anyone working in fire rescue, or anyone in general that wants a highly functional emergency knife. Pros- vehicle rescue rope cutting EDC solid blade locking high traction grip turnout knife easy opening w/gloves cons- not much hard to close with turnout gloves

Excelente canivete super recomendo

Eines der bestehen Messer, das ich habe.

Genial tamaño, genial filo y genial apertura, lo básico para una navaja táctica de este estilo. La marca CRKT nunca suele defraudar.

Ich habe mir das CRKT M16® E.R. für das tägliche Leben als Werkzeug zugelegt. Die Verarbeitung ist sehr gut. Das Messer bewegt sich reibungslos im Gelenk, ohne dabei zu locker zu sitzen oder gar zu klappern. Die Klinge lässt sich geschmeidig öffnen, mit etwas Übung mit dem Flipper auch einhändig. Das Öffnen mit der Daumenstütze ist fast unmöglich. Dieses geht erst, wenn man die Klinge etwas mit dem Flipper öffnet. Den Dorn und Gurtschneider habe ich so noch nicht genutzt. Beides scheint aber für den Zweck auch dementsprechend nützlich zu sein. Einziges Manko am Messer, ist die Tanto-Form der Klinge. Die Schnittfläche ist sehr klein. Die Schärfe ist aber soweit voll in Ordnung. Alles in Allem für den Preis unter 50 € eine Kaufempfehlung!

Uma lâmina dobrável muito bem projetada e produzida. Tamanho compacto e leve, belo, bem acabado, robusto. É um canivete de tamanho menor, de abertura rápida e amigável para operar com uma mão apenas. Seguro para novatos no universo do EDC. Uma boa aquisição.