Columbia River CRKT M16-03BS Kit Carson Flipper Knife 3.552" Bead Blasted Plain Blade, Bronze Titanium Nitride Stainless Steel Handles, Frame Lock

Name: Columbia River CRKT M16-03BS Kit Carson Flipper Knife 3.552 inch Bead Blasted Plain Blade, Bronze Titanium Nitride Stainless Steel Handles
Brand: CRKT Knives (Columbia River)
SKU: CRM1603BS
Price: 42.99 USD
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Rating: 4.500 (6 reviews)

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CRM1603BS: Kit Carson M16-03BS Bronze Titanium Nitride Folding Knife

Columbia River (CRKT)

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 bead blasted finish for a nice, clean look. 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
Low profile reversible clip option provides secure carry

Specifications

Blade Length: 3.552" (90.22 mm)
Handle Length: 4.658" (118.31 mm)
Overall Length: 8.250" (209.55 mm)
Blade Material: Sandvik 12C27 Stainless Steel
Blade Thickness: 0.118" (3.00 mm)
Blade Style: Spear Point
Blade Finish: Bead Blast
Handle Material: Bronze Titanium Nitride Stainless Steel
Locking Mechanism: Frame Lock
Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, Right Carry
Weight: 3.80 oz. (107.73 g)
Designer: Kit Carson
Made in China

UPC Code: 794023003512

Related Categories

CRKT Knives (Columbia River), CRKT M16 Series, 12C27 Blade Steel, Steel Handle Material, Folding Knives, Folding Knives Frame Locks, Kit Carson

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.

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Alex
Germany

Apr 22, 2023

Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Weight

My first CRKT!

I bought this as my edc folder for rougher use. Not for public carry for me, because of laws in my region, but I can still transport it in my locking pouch. Don't worry, I have a knife wardrobe to choose from.I chose this because of its robust construction, and because of the blade length being on the longer side. I like me a solid full steel construction. The framelock also makes it nice and slim, which I prefer. I love the 12C27 in there, also a main factor why I bought it.Its construction also makes for very easy maintenance. No problem in removing the 3 screws, removing the filth and giving it a fresh drop of good ole mineral oil and putting it back together really quick and easy. Mine still works when it's dirty by the way.I am very satisfied with this knife, I can recommend it. This is also a knife I have no issues with in giving it to a friend, if needed for something.When mine knife arrived it only flipped with a wrist flip, but putting a drop of mineral oil into the pivot area and giving it a few twists it flipped no problem. I guess it was on a shelf for too long haha. Didn't need to tighten the pivot screw at all, but I did it anyways to have it nice and grippy. Still flips great. And no, those are not thumb studs, those are blade stoppers. Mine also locks nice and firm, not too far and not too short. Also good detent.I have the clip as it came, tip down right hand. I tried tip up, but I actually prefer how the clip is above the framelock area when it's tip down, makes it feel much better in my hand. When I pull it out I just grab it by the pivot area with my thumb and index finger. When I pull it out and turn my wrist it just turns into my hand by itself. Didn't expect I would like that so much.I keep it very sharp with my Fällkniven CC4 mobile ceramic stone, nice steel grit for making a smooth edge. Great onehander!I am very satisfied and I love what they did to honor Kit Carson ♥ Great bang for the buck!

Jp
Ontario, Canada.

Mar 03, 2022

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Pocket Clip

What I expected

Not sure where a lot of the hate on this knife comes from. I see a lot of people complaining about the flipper action and, while it isn't as nice as flippers with ball-bearings, if you add a bit of oil and adjust the center bolt, you can tune it to open quite nicely without increasing blade play. Pocket clip options are nice. The blade is made from good steel (Sandvik 12c27 is great budget steel). Ergonomics are okay. Blade locks open every time. For the price, I can't complain. This makes a great work knife. The fit and finish is great and it's durable, holding a good edge. Everything I want in a work knife. The only thing I don't really like is when oriented to tip up, right side carry, the pocket clip creates a hotspot on your palm.

Douglas
Fayetteville, NY

Dec 07, 2021

Pros: Weight, Pocket Clip

Cons: Handle Feel

Butter Knife Dull

I wanted to like this knife and I did. First use out of the box was cutting open a bag of wood pellets to fill the stove. They are in heavy plastic bags. After all, I have to keep warm. Opened the knife and went to cut a corner off the bag. Epic fail. This thing wouldn't cut butter. Now for the rest. The frame lock is tight and secure. The blade opens smoothly. There is very little play in the blade when open. I mean very little. The serrations on the flipper scrape your hand when you reach into your pocket for something other than the knife. No way your going to open the knife with just the flipper one handed without a little wrist action. The clip is well made and tough. It hangs on your pocket securely. The only problem is the amount of time I had to take to make this thing as sharp as it should have been out of the box.

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