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CRKT listened. The M16 is the most popular series that CRKT has ever made. Over the years they have paid homage to the late and revered Kit Carson by keeping his legacy alive with new iterations. This is different. Introducing the M16 that's adorned in bronze titanium nitride and pushing the tactical folding knife into the realm of everyday carry.
The late Kit Carson designed this and many of his other groundbreaking knives in his shop in Vine Grove, Kentucky. Kit's lasting legacy is anchored to his ranking as a master sergeant and his high-profile membership in the Cutlery Hall of Fame. The M16-03BS keeps all we love about Kit's line of tactical folders and reimagines it as an everyday carry.
The versatile spear point blade is built of high-quality Sandvik 12C27 blade steel for excellent edge retention and has a black oxide finish for supreme durability. It features the same trusty and recognizable handle design but finished with a bronze titanium nitride to elevate the look.
With this M16 reissue, CRKT is honoring a legend the best way they know how.
Features
Flipper deploys the blade fast
Sandvik 12C27 blade steel for excellent edge retention
Stainless steel handle withstands hard use
Frame lock utilizes a thick lock bar to secure the blade
Steel Handles
Stainless Steel knife handles provide strength and durability and look and feel great.
Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.
Frame Lock
Developed by Chris Reeve, it functions like a liner lock but the lock is comprised of one of the handle scales. It's an extremely strong and easy to manipulate lock.
Customer Reviews
Columbia River CRKT M16-03BK Kit Carson Flipper Knife 3.552" Black Oxide Plain Blade, Bronze Titanium Nitride Stainless Steel Handles (3 reviews)
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Columbia River CRKT M16-03BK Kit Carson Flipper Knife 3.552" Black Oxide Plain Blade, Bronze Titanium Nitride Stainless Steel Handles
Having gotten the Carson M40-03 and really liking everything about it, led me to getting the M16-03BK. The blade is very similar to the M40 and with the Black Oxide coupled with the bronzed handle makes this knife visually stunning. With some minor honing the blade is razor sharp. The flipper action is very positive and easy to close. Gripping is very comfortable. Definitely I'll put this knife in my EDC rotation. All in all, CRKT has another home run.
Columbia River CRKT M16-03BK Kit Carson Flipper Knife 3.552" Black Oxide Plain Blade, Bronze Titanium Nitride Stainless Steel Handles
Johnathan
, texas
Mar 20, 2021
Pros: Pocket Clip, Overall Quality
Cons: None
Simple, good looks, works
This knife is on my rotation for edc, I'm a mechanic so I'm always cutting some thing open or cutting some zipties or what ever needs cutting lol. Great all around knife and you can't beat that price. Solid, simple and it looks awesome. The flipper does stick out a bit while in pocket (left pocket) so i just flipped the clip and no more worries at all.
Columbia River CRKT M16-03BK Kit Carson Flipper Knife 3.552" Black Oxide Plain Blade, Bronze Titanium Nitride Stainless Steel Handles
Od
Eugene, Oregon
Jan 25, 2021
Pros: Weight
Cons: Handle Feel, Lock Ease of Use, Pocket Clip
Disappointing and Awkward
I have been having good luck with cheaper knives, and on paper the refinements to this 2021M-16 seemed worth checking out. However, it's not much fun to EDC. The framelock puts so much pressure on the blade you can only use the flipper with substantial wrist-flick. The handle is thin but uncomfortable, hotspots from basically every angle, can't really get a safe firm grip, and even cutting cardboard feels awkward. The pocket clip protrudes sharply. The lock is a chore to disengage.It has very solid lock-up and is quite handsome, plus a very fine tip, so it's not useless, but I don not enjoy using it.
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