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Reviews and Ratings for Columbia River CRKT M16-03DB Carson Assisted Deadbolt Lock Flipper Knife 3.58" D2 Black Stonewashed Spear Point Blade, Black Aluminum Handles
Columbia River CRKT M16-03DB Carson Assisted Deadbolt Lock Flipper Knife 3.58" D2 Black Stonewashed Spear Point Blade, Black Aluminum Handles (5 reviews)
Columbia River CRKT M16-03DB Carson Assisted Deadbolt Lock Flipper Knife 3.58" D2 Black Stonewashed Spear Point Blade, Black Aluminum Handles
Randy
North Carolina
Jun 15, 2022
Pros: Handle Material, Blade Material
Cons: None
M16 03DB
I received my knife yesterday. It comes nicely packaged with information about the knife. I will be using it as my EDC. I wanted something a little bigger than I had and really liked the looks and features of this one. I retired my Ken Onion Leek. It has been a magnificent piece. It's sharp and opens like a whip. It is just a bit small for my current needs. The M16 is heavier with a great D2 steel blade. It came very sharp and I have already given blood. I'm a little disappointed at the ease of opening as it's kind of stiff. I hope this will change when the action loosens some. It's a great looking knife with a very balanced feel to it. I will be using it around my house, camping, hunting, fishing, and kayaking. The Deadbolt keeps it secured when open.I can hardly wait for my new journey with it.
Columbia River CRKT M16-03DB Carson Assisted Deadbolt Lock Flipper Knife 3.58" D2 Black Stonewashed Spear Point Blade, Black Aluminum Handles
I'm a fan of Kit Carson's designs. The Carson M16-03DB with Deadbolt, (a marriage of a flipper with a fixed blade) now combined with Spring Assist and D2 Steel is a Home Run. The D2 Steel brings the M16-03DB to the level of the CLEVER GIRL. After honing the knife (I hone all of my knives) the D2 Steel cuts with ease. I frequently carry the CLEVER GIRL because of the assurance of the DEADBOLT not accidentally closing. I'll be carrying the M16-03DB when I want a somewhat smaller knife with this assurance.
Columbia River CRKT M16-03DB Carson Assisted Deadbolt Lock Flipper Knife 3.58" D2 Black Stonewashed Spear Point Blade, Black Aluminum Handles
Chuck
Beaumont, Texas
Sep 07, 2022
Pros: Handle Material, Blade Material
Cons: None
Lots of Hype, Not so Much
Not a bad knife, may look at the bigger models. The blade deploys with an authoritative snap, I love the assist. The deadbolt release button is a little small. I have to make sure I press right in the center, and all the way down or it won't release. Also there is resistance to closing due to the assist spring. But, there are trade offs everywhere in life right? Spear point blade is sharp, and you could make a good account of yourself against an assailant. I like my Clever Girl better, but I'll look at he bigger M16 models. It is made in China, makes me grit my teeth. Let's Go Brandon!
Columbia River CRKT M16-03DB Carson Assisted Deadbolt Lock Flipper Knife 3.58" D2 Black Stonewashed Spear Point Blade, Black Aluminum Handles
Rf Ghost
Maryland
May 20, 2022
Pros: Handle Material, Blade Material
Cons: None
Not there yet
This knife arrived yesterday and, of course, I fiddled with it. The blade is sharp, with an even grind. The knife is sturdy. The assist spring is strong, but does take some extra effort on the flipper to deploy the blade. Lock up is strong and stable. THE PROBLEM: The dead bolt lock is fastened by a single threaded stud from the button through the deadbolt part. After some fidgeting, not much, the bolt unscrewed itself and fell off the knife. Thankfully it happened in my kitchen and not in the field where the small part would likely be lost and the knife would be useless. I re-fastened with locktite. There must be a more reliable way to fasten this piece. I like the knife alot, but would not trust it unconditionally.
Columbia River CRKT M16-03DB Carson Assisted Deadbolt Lock Flipper Knife 3.58" D2 Black Stonewashed Spear Point Blade, Black Aluminum Handles
Jason
Gulf Breeze, Fl
Mar 15, 2025
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Weight
Cons: Blade Sharpness
Decent, not great
Ordered this for my late teen daughter as a first knife and I gotta say, it under performs out of the box. It arrived with an edge that could barely cut printer paper. Definitely one of the dullest knives I've ever received. I don't own any other CRKT knives but do have 17 other knives from various manufacturers (a few Benchmade, a few Microtech, a couple Spyderco and a variety of other stuff). After a good cleaning and fresh lube it operates pretty smooth. Seems like a decent knife but maybe I just got one that went through QC on a Friday afternoon. I'll sharpen it and should be fine after that. I expected a little more from the spring assist also. I had an old Kershaw leek that was way more impressive for assisted opening. My kid is excited and she likes it so that's all that matters.
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