are crkt knives good?

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I respect your opinions so, what are your thoughts on crkt's m-16? I have seen some around the net and I have it in my head I need one. Are they a quality knife? If so which on would you recommend, I like the looks of all of them. help a brother out and decide for me. Thanks fella's dtsoll
 
Originally posted by dtsoll
I respect your opinions so, what are your thoughts on crkt's m-16? I have seen some around the net and I have it in my head I need one. Are they a quality knife? If so which on would you recommend, I like the looks of all of them. help a brother out and decide for me. Thanks fella's dtsoll
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Yeah, they are good. If you don't like dealing with annoying rust spots, get their models with ATS-34 blades. Other than small rust spots, I haven't had any problems with them.
 
I like and own about 70% of all the knives CRKT produced. And have two of there newer models on my want list. They prices are hard to beat and they have great customer service. In regards to the M16, Just make sure you go over the specs before ordering online and handle a few of them in person if possible. A few of the models have very narrow scales and aren't really my taste. There is always the M18 which is a great knife as well. The Carson flipper comes in real hand.
 
I owned an M1613T and it was a good knife for the money. The action could have been a little smoother, but I was never disappointed in this knife. I gave it to a friend and he seems to like it just fine as well.
 
CRKT has a great selection of cool knives, and they keep the costs down by using primarily AUS6 steel and Zytel scales in the lower cost knives. The M16 series is great, and I think they're coming out with two new models, the M16-00 and M16-01. These look like the M16-03, but the M16-00 is a tanto version with the slim handle, and the M16-01 is a spearpoint version with a new (cooler) grind. I'm looking forward to seeing these after February's SHOT Show.
 
They're good for the money you pay for. Not exceptional but not bad either.
You can probably find a bunch of online shops that sells them on discount price.
 
I agree with everyone that has spoken. Great for the money or a knife to start with as well as to beat up with due to price point.
 
I have some knives of “For those who serve” series, M-16-14Mil, M-16-13 Ti, M-16-12 FD.
What I like:
  • Solid, sturdy construction, however no way overweighed.
  • Good handling security and comfort.
  • Fast and easy either-hand opening Carson flipper provides.
  • Smooth, flawless action, tight lockup.
  • Decent steel (AUS-8 bladed models).
  • Additional LAWKS safety rises liner lock reliability.

What I do not like:
  • The handle of M-16-13 is somewhat too skinny for my hand in hammer grip suitable for heavy cutting. The handle of M-16-12 is somewhat too short for me as to heavy-duty knife.
  • Basically I don't like nor tanto neither dagger styled blades considering them far less utilitarian than conventional clip- or drop point blades.
  • I prefer significantly wider blades, basically this touches M-16-13.
  • I don't like single-sided sharpening what they use on partially serrated blades. This is the reason why I tend to go with plain edges if it is possible, unluckily “For those who serves” series M-16's are not available with plain blades.
  • I would prefer if the pocket clip would be placed higher exposing less of the handle aver pocket upper edge. In current configuration the Carson flipper protrudes out of the pocket and sometimes tends to snag. Zytel series, red G-10 handled FD series and M-18 series knives have the pocket clip mounted above the pivot pin and this looks like much better solution, for me at least, because in this case the flipper is covered by pocket edge.

In fact CRKT is offering a lot of knife for your money and a lot of well-known knifemaker designs in fair price, everyone can choose something what he or she likes.
However looking for heavy-duty CRKT knife I would prefer their M-18 series knives considering their blade shapes more utilitarian. Please take a look in this direction before making your choice.
 
I have one of the 1* series M16's and I really like it. It's the model M16-13M. I like it's slim profile and the smooth action. The lockup is solid with no blade wobble in any direction and the Carson flipper works really well in opening the knife. I agree with Sergiusz in that CRKT should have released plain edge versions of the 1* series, but I like spear point or dagger shaped blades. I originally had one without the LAWKS feature and ended up trading it, but I recently got one with the LAWKS and I appreciate the fact that CRKT chose to add it. Mine also came with a free 1* (one-a$$-to-risk) patch. I did notice that the Teflon coating on current models is different than the originals (without LAWKS). The coating appears to have a black satin lustre now as opposed to the previous dull, non reflective coating. The black blade against the olive drab handles makes for a very nice looking folder.

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Like most have said, CRKT offers a good value. Think of it it "relative" terms, for the money...they offer a solid knife that should hold up very well. If you like the Carson flipper, I think the M-18 is the one to go with because of the blade design. I just like it better than the spear and tanto blades on the M-16's.
Good luck with your search....and you know, once you buy one, you won't be able to stop! :)
regards,
Webmaster, knifeworks.com
 
Originally posted by el cid
... The coating appears to have a black satin lustre now as opposed to the previous dull, non reflective coating...
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Mine have another kind of coating, it doesn’t look like teflon. I think it is black titanium nitride.
 
There are better knives for the money, I would rather spend mine on Kershaw, I have seen and heard of quite a few problems in dealing with CRKT's customer support and warranty service which is enough of a reason to stay away from them to me.
 
I've got an M-16-03Z with the spearpoint blade. Very hardy knife. I don't baby my things and it's held up to a lot of hard use and some abuse. Is it the best out there? No. Is it a good value? Yes. YMMV

Frank
 
I know this answer is becoming somewhat redundant but CRKT offers great value/quality for the money. I have several different designs and the PE Lake is on my want list.
 
Yes.

I own M16-03Z (which by the way rides very low in pocket due to clip mount location) in Spearpoint plain edge, and a Mirage Wharncliff.

Both are solid, good feeling knives.

That said, I always have on me a SAK Tinker, and sometimes a Kershaw Vapor in front right pocket.

Sure. You can spend MUCH more, and get a better knife. But CRKT and Kershaw are GREAT value knives!
 
No. Weak locks, bad steel (not knocking AUS6 or anything, but they can't seem to get it right). They do have great customer service, but for me, the product's not worth it. Had some, got rid of all of them.

Don't let looks and hype fool you. Well, that's enough negativity from me.

In the M16 range, you can spend a couple of bucks more and get a Spyderco or a Benchmade that will totally ourperform any CRKT offering, but keep in mind that a lot of folks like CRKT. I'm a user and my experiences weren't good, that's all.

Cheers and happy hunting - RLR
 
Like with anything else you get what you pay for, don't buy a Yugo and expect the performance of a Ferrari, CRKT knives are probably a lot better than most production knives from the 50's thru the early 80's.

As far as the steel goes, 55 to 57 RC was perfectly acceptable, it wasn't until the Super Steels the Custom makers were using,(D2, ATS34, Stellite, ect) became cheap enough and readily available that we began to see blades with a RC of 58 and better, hell my buddies father still won't buy a knife with a stainless blade, because of the bad rap stainless got in the 50's.

Bottom line it's all relative, you get what you pay for.
 
They are good knives for the mony. If you want something a little nicer go for the m-18 with aus-8 frosted blade. A little more, but worth every penny!!
 
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