Columbia River CRKT M21-14DSFG Carson Special Forces Flipper Knife 3.875" Combo Blade, Desert Tan, G10 Handles
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: None
Excellent Full Hilt Folder
I wanted a robust, folding knife that had a full hilt for added hand protection, suitable for heavy domestic use and/or defensive capability. This knife fulfilled all the requirements. The spear point I find more useful for domestic use and still more than adequate for more serious work. The edge with Veff serrations is excellent and easy to sharpen, and it came razor sharp. The LAWS locking system provides comforting knowledge knowing it will not fail. Although a bit of dexterity is involved in closing in conjunction with the liner lock, it is of no consequence as closing up business is not going to be an endeavor in speed anyway. The flippers are quite easy to engage and if placed in your pocket appropriately, will open upon withdrawal ala an Emerson wave. I am a happy customer with this purchase.
Columbia River CRKT M21-14DSFG Carson Special Forces Flipper Knife 3.875" Combo Blade, Desert Tan, G10 Handles Bruce T S
Algona Iowa
Apr 25, 2012
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Lock Ease of Use
CRKT M21 14SFG
It's become myEDC knife. I used it more for opening boxes and cutting apart cardboard for recycling than it's intended rough duty use The Veff serrations are scary sharp and so far have remained that way. I would reccomend it to a friend....I did find it a minor challenge closing the blade initially as the manipulation of the double blade lock is unique but with use it became second nature. In retrospect I now realize the advantage of a double lock to keep all my digits attached.
Columbia River CRKT M21-14DSFG Carson Special Forces Flipper Knife 3.875" Combo Blade, Desert Tan, G10 Handles Stump Jumper
Wyoming
Nov 09, 2010
Pros: Ease of Opening, Blade Material, Overall Quality
Cons: None
Great Knife
Good feel to the knife, a nice heft and balance. The blade is very sharp and the serrations woek very well. I am very happy with the knife.
Columbia River CRKT M21-14DSFG Carson Special Forces Flipper Knife 3.875" Combo Blade, Desert Tan, G10 Handles Sabine
tampa florida
Apr 01, 2011
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
exellent
The very best for the money just buy it!
Columbia River CRKT M21-14DSFG Carson Special Forces Flipper Knife 3.875" Combo Blade, Desert Tan, G10 Handles Everydaycarrier
Planet Earth
May 28, 2022
Pros: Handle Material, Blade Material
Cons: Lock Ease of Use
Almost a 5 Star
I own several CRKT blades, fixed and folder and they all are very good knives. The 8Cr14steel came razor sharp, and is easy to dress on a diamond hone. I chose this model for the heft and size, both open & closed. Although a Tanto style blade makes for great stabbing/thrusting, the utility of a spear point makes more sense for everyday use. Prefer the AutoLAWKS safety system to prevent inadvertent closure of the blade on the hand during hard use. My only slighty negative is the simultaneous engaging of the LAWKS system with the liner lock is difficult at times, but closing the blade quickly is not as important as opening it quickly in my estimation. It will improve over time. 4 1/2 Stars.
Columbia River CRKT M21-14DSFG Carson Special Forces Flipper Knife 3.875" Combo Blade, Desert Tan, G10 Handles Dan'l Boone
Kan-tuck-y
Jun 02, 2013
Pros: None
Cons: None
Bad to the Bone
This knife is great the veff serrations are super sharp. I have skinned bear with this knife and if you have ever skinned bear before you know what happens to the blade. The flippers are way affective for the blade. The clip is tight at first but after a few days it loosens up. The auto-lawk is not a problem it is easy to use and becomes muscle memory. This knife is not to big!!!!
Columbia River CRKT M21-14DSFG Carson Special Forces Flipper Knife 3.875" Combo Blade, Desert Tan, G10 Handles
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Overall Quality
Cons: None
awesome....
This knife is freaking awesome! Anyways, this thing is HUGE. Just FYI, if you're looking for something a little more subtle... YOU'RE IN THE WRONG PLACE! Handle feels nice and light. Not top or bottom heavy. The locking mechanism is impressive but might take a little bit of getting used to. When I first opened it, the knife didnt look very sharp, but I tested it with plain paper, cardboard, and cloth and it did the job very nicely. All around great knife!
Columbia River CRKT M21-14DSFG Carson Special Forces Flipper Knife 3.875" Combo Blade, Desert Tan, G10 Handles Dan'l Boone
Kan-Tuck-Y
Apr 15, 2014
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Pretty nice
After about a year and a half this knife is still great. But the veff serrations get messed up with one use I was cutting a hay bale apart and I wanted to try the serrations for a test they cut the baleing twine fine but the edge got rolled, they work fine its just cosmetic. I am planning on becoming a cop and I was looking at the M21-14 with the regular type of serrations and in black for carrying instead. The knife is great I love it but I wish CRKT made a tan M21 with regular serrations if your looking for a EDC get this or the M21 aluminum with regular serrations 4and stars because of the veff serrations being weak
Columbia River CRKT M21-14DSFG Carson Special Forces Flipper Knife 3.875" Combo Blade, Desert Tan, G10 Handles Casey B.
Bullard Texas
Feb 17, 2012
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip
Cons: Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type
Not near as good as the M21-04
I bought this knife a replacement for my M21-04. Needless to say I'm back to carrying the M21-04. This knife went in the trash after just one week of use which was maybe twice. I had chips/nicks in the blade's edge and the serrations where really messed up. I couldn't imagine carrying this knife into a combat enviroment.
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