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I was at Wal Mart today picking up another 100rd box of Winchester .45 ammo and decided to look at the knives they had. I've been itching to get another one, but didnt want to spend alot. So I handled a few, and decided on the CKRT M16 10kz.
Price was $20. I know, I know, it didnt cost alot. But I just wanted something I could EDC in place of my Blackout if I wanted. This seemed to fit the bill. It does not have a reversible pocket clip, and is situated for tip down carry. Also rides nice in the pocket. Very light as well, which is nice.
Now to be honest I had to search online to find the metal the blade was made of. It didnt come with a description of anything except the AUTOlawks system, which is quite nice actually. The blade is, from what I've found, AUS-4 high carbon stainless steel. First knife I've owned with this blade. Also has a black coating for rust resistance I'd imagine.
Its the first Columbia River knife I have owned, or handled. Compared to my Blackout its decent in size and feels pretty good in the hand. The handle is significantly smaller in the hand than the Blackout, but you still know you're handling the knife. There is a slight amount of blade wobble, but I eliminated some of it by tightening the set screw on the blade. Opens easily still, but moves less. So that was easily fixed.
Its not assisted opening. However, the action is smooth enough with the rear 'nipple' that it just takes a simple flick of the wrist and downward pop and it opens up. I like it. It's different. Btw, the blade is VERY sharp, and in a tanto style, also serrated.
The only real negative I have on the knife is the black coating. It doesnt follow the contour of the blade as well as the Kershaw does. You can see in the pics what I'm talking about. Not a big deal, but you know. One other small downside is the thumbstud is flush with the frame of the knife, making is slightly more difficult to open quickly with the thumbstud. Again, not a huge deal, just a little design flaw I'd imagine.
Now onto the pics. I'd reccomend this knife if you got $20 to blow and want something nifty looking and still quite useful. Thanks for the time guys!
Sorry for the somewhat blurry shots. Its hard to get a good clean shot without flash.
Price was $20. I know, I know, it didnt cost alot. But I just wanted something I could EDC in place of my Blackout if I wanted. This seemed to fit the bill. It does not have a reversible pocket clip, and is situated for tip down carry. Also rides nice in the pocket. Very light as well, which is nice.
Now to be honest I had to search online to find the metal the blade was made of. It didnt come with a description of anything except the AUTOlawks system, which is quite nice actually. The blade is, from what I've found, AUS-4 high carbon stainless steel. First knife I've owned with this blade. Also has a black coating for rust resistance I'd imagine.
Its the first Columbia River knife I have owned, or handled. Compared to my Blackout its decent in size and feels pretty good in the hand. The handle is significantly smaller in the hand than the Blackout, but you still know you're handling the knife. There is a slight amount of blade wobble, but I eliminated some of it by tightening the set screw on the blade. Opens easily still, but moves less. So that was easily fixed.
Its not assisted opening. However, the action is smooth enough with the rear 'nipple' that it just takes a simple flick of the wrist and downward pop and it opens up. I like it. It's different. Btw, the blade is VERY sharp, and in a tanto style, also serrated.
The only real negative I have on the knife is the black coating. It doesnt follow the contour of the blade as well as the Kershaw does. You can see in the pics what I'm talking about. Not a big deal, but you know. One other small downside is the thumbstud is flush with the frame of the knife, making is slightly more difficult to open quickly with the thumbstud. Again, not a huge deal, just a little design flaw I'd imagine.
Now onto the pics. I'd reccomend this knife if you got $20 to blow and want something nifty looking and still quite useful. Thanks for the time guys!
Sorry for the somewhat blurry shots. Its hard to get a good clean shot without flash.
