CKRT M16 questions

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Hotrod

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Hey guys...

I'm still searching for a garage EDC... The M16 and Mini M16 by CKRT have piqued my interest. But the laws here in North Carolina dictate that I will need a folder, and one that has a closed length of 4 inches! (cuts many of the beefy folders out :( )

So... the M16, is it a well built knife? Length of the Handle 4in or less? Are they made in the USA?

Would it make for a decent backup knife for protection?

Thanks
Hotrod :D
 
CRKT knives are made in Taiwan by an American company. They are, however, extremely well made. One issue I have seen is that the screws can come loose, something easily fixed with loc-tite and a torx wrench. I had an M-16_03 as my EDC for about a year. I've replaced it with a Camillus EDC. The M-16 will take a razor edge and the handles (mine's aluminum) are very comfortable and durable. It would work fine for SD, especially one of the models with the LAWKS safety. I honestly believe it's one of the best knives at it's price point out there, I don't think you'll be dissappointed.
 
When you say "Garage EDC", are you saying a knife that will be used in your garage? If so, why would NC knife laws apply? On your own property you can carry around a sword if you want.
-Kevin
Edit: OH, just realized you probably mean a garage you work at? Well in that case I guess you are screwed by the laws.
 
CRKT makes a very fine knife! The M16 are well built for the $$! Paul
 
Aww... one of the qualifications for my next folder is Made in the USA!

Thanks for the help guys..

Hotrod
 
I am currently carrying M16-01KE.It has green anodized aluminum handles.It measurs 4" closed.It is well made and takes a great edge.It is a good choice and inexpensive.
 
Many of Spyderco's line is made in the US. The Native III has S30V and nicely contoured handles, it's close to the M16s price point if you shop around. Good luck.
 
Many of Spyderco's line is made in the US. The Native III has S30V and nicely contoured handles, it's close to the M16s price point if you shop around. Good luck.
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Actually the Native III boasts VG-10 steel. It's the Native I that has S30V. Also the Native I is made in the USA (hence the S30V, American steel), while the Native III is made in Japan (hence the VG-10, Japanese steel). The Native I is a great choice for EDC and can be found for $52 on NewGraham. A Delica is my EDC becuase it fits my hand just slightly better, but the Native still gets carried on occasion because of it's cool factor.
-Kevin
 
I owned a silver, bead blast M16 tanto when they first came out, and it was a good user, the main problem I had was when the knife was exposed to any type of moisture, or not maintained to the utmost, spotting on the blade would pop up quicker than chicken pox, I later bought a M16-M which has a coated blade and had much better luck, it was good knife for me, but I did notice with hard everyday use, the blade got a lot of slop in it, and CRKT liner locks have been known to fold up on you at all the wrong times.
 
It's a darn nice blade while I had it (before I completely ground it to hell)
It is well made, but the only regrets for me is that they didn't heat treat it as hard as they could have, and I've bought an American Tanto point with serrations. It became quite hard to sharpen to maintain the secondary point where the two straight edges meet.
 
Oops. I was wrong, it's the Native Lightweight that's made in the USA with S30V. Thanks for setting me straight Morgoth412.
 
Sorry garageboy, I'm horrible with computers and have no idea how to post a picture...

But if you go here:Click this

You can see a pic. See the little hump on the back of the closed knife?? Push down on it and the blades weight should swing it around. Sometimes you might have to give it a slight flick of the wrist as you push it down.
-Kevin
 
I'm still thinking a buck strider... seeing how the threads still alive, how bout some comentary on that one? OR some of the stronger Benchmades?

Thanks again guys
Hotrod :cool:
 
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