Are all CRKT M16's made in Taiwan

Oh, I'm sure no one thought you were badmouthing CRKT. I had a similar sentiment when I bought my first M16, quite awhile back. Taiwan just doesn't have the quality synonym yet (might never). I recommend you try one of these in a store. I'm very sure you'll agree that it's a very solid knife (and of course, if you don't, just don't buy it).

Two things to look out for, however.

First is to check the lockup on the knife. Now, I personally have tested my CRKT liner locks and have used them for years without a problem, but very rarely someone does have a problem with a liner lock (in general, not just CRKT). Make sure the lockup is solid (the bar is placed firmly under the tang when the blade is opened). You'll probably notice that it takes an unusual amount of effort to push the bar back to unlock it. You'll adjust to this in a couple weeks as the M16 is arguably (next to an axis lock) the most fun knife to flick ever.

Next is to make sure of what model you're getting. There are lower end M16s and higher end M16s, the primary difference being the zytel handels versus the aluminum, and the blade steel quality. You will want the aluminum handled AUS8 style M16, it's very worth the price increase of ~10. I believe all M21s are the "premium" versions, with AUS8 and aluminum handles, but I don't remember off the top of my head which M16s are the best. CRKT.com has all of them, and if you take the time to look through the maybe 7 different versions of the M16, you can find out, but I'm sure someone will fill in for my ignorance. Also, don't forget to look into the M21s. I don't like how they look as much as the M16, but recurve style blades cut like crazy.
 
Now..American Made M16 clip point please? Or do you just want to keep that as a custom? If that's the case I understand (unless I could buy a blade alone to be retrofitted into a CRKT one)
 
Hey Kit .. is there anyway to get a Detent ball replaced on my M16-04 tanto?.. I contacted CRKT and they told me that they could just upgrade me to the new M-21 and could not repair this because it is discontinued... I already have one though I told them..

I love this knife man and I am not sure how much use it has taken to get the ball to wear but I bought it used like new condition and have put it through it's paces several thousand time with the flipper ;) But this knife is my absolute favorite one that I own.. even so much that I had On/Scene Tactical make me duty rig to carry it.. I am not so much worried about the blade opening on me because it rides in the concealex rig but the flipper doesn't have enough tension to actually work like the M-21 when applying pressure to it due to the lack of Detent tension..
Anyway I thought I would give you a shout and see if there might be any option of maybe sending it off to have this fixed by someone other than CRKT since they said they can't do it...

BTW I have already tried to replace the inner liner lock with another and they did not match up.. all the new ones have the LAWKS and this one does not .. so I think the machining is off a bit because of this..
Thanks Jeff
 
Just so you know, maybe you should throw out all your computer as well, because doesn't matter if it is from SONY, DELL, HP, APPLE all has chips made in Taiwan. Perhaps your Nike shoes, Adida shoes...man, list goes on.

You will be very surprised by what you consider "Japanese" or "USA" production. Its all about quality control from one company, not about its nationality.
 
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