CRKT M16-04 or M16-11K EDC

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Hi I am having a problem deciding on what one to purchase and thought I would leave it up to the pro's too help me .. they are both used like new and both the exact same price $30.00 shipped
.. I have two offer's on the table .. what one is better?
M16-04 or M16-11K EDC for the same price..
Hmm what one would you get?
I perfer the smaller spear point but also perfer the plain edge of the larger tanto...what is the better deal?.. I wish I had a side by side comparrison picture .. I have never held either.. Wish I had the funding to buy both
anyway thank you for any help with this decision
~Jeff
 
I'd go with the EDC model. Better handle material (aluminum vs. zytel) and better blade steel (aus8 vs aus6). You'll be happy with either but I think the EDC would be a better deal. Unless you really like the Tanto style or really dislike combo edges, then go with the 04.
 
Both are AUS-8 steel blade EDC is black and both have aluminum scales on the handle.. the M16 04 is not the Z model I think it is one of the orginal ones.. like this one
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I think the only major difference is size and blade style.. Im just not sure how much bigger the 04 is than the 11k.. and fit in the hand .. If I could hold either it would be a easy choice.. but I have read that several people complain that the larger M16's are too big.. oh the delimas life's choices posses lol
Here is a pic of the EDC
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I would probably pick the 11K. I have an M-16-14M ("military" version with OD handle, black blade), and while it is a cool knife, it does have some drawbacks for me. After I got it, I decided I'm not a big tanto fan and don't like the chisel grind. I'm not sure if the -04 is chisel or V-ground but it's something to think about. Also the clip on the big tantos make them ride pretty high in your pocket.

They'd both be pretty good deals at $30, just depends on your personal tastes. Keep in mind that the -04 is a nice big handful of knife. I personally like the size of mine. The 11K will be quite a bit smaller. Hope some of this helps.....
 
Thanks man that is what I was looking for .. Some one to say they are huge.. lol I am almost tempted to get it though because I really dislike combo edges when it comes to sharpening them. But for slashing through seat belts the CE's work awesome..
I want it to last though and im not sure what one would hold up over time.. bigger and heavier could = longer lasting..
size isn't all that much of an issue unless it is going to be like hauling around a bowie..
I dont realy dislike the tanto blade but I really like the spear point.. either way they are both great knives. wish there was a price difference that would help alot also trying to decide.. anyway thanks for your time and help with this.. I will probally go with the 11K also, but what one would hold up in your back pocket if ya sat on it? thank ya
Jeff
 
RGR,!
it's a done deal then .. I have been trying to find some links with a pic of someone holding one in there mits to get an idea of just how large a knife it really is .. But that probally closes the deal being that it is discontinued and another deal like this probally wont ever pass by me again .. The guy said it is unused also sitting on a shelf..so it is pretty much brand new.
 
If it's combo edge, they're still being made, but if it's PE, grab it! The thing I hate about CRKT's combo edged M16s, they're chisel edged. (not emerson like ground)
The 04 s pretty big, but it works nicely as a heavy duty knife and I wish CRKT would make more
 
Thanks .. yeah this is the plain edge No Lawks safety one.. here is a pic of it...
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and found a review on it here on this forum.. CRKT M16-04 thank ya for the advise,, it is on it's way to me I have sent the payment off today
Jeff
 
Well guys it showed up today!!!!!
OMG this is one huge knife :D I love it.. thanks for the help on deciding what one to get.. I want the edc one now also .. but this thing is a beast! I have some snaps of it so if anyone was ever wondering just how big a knife it really is.. I really like the feel of it and now it is my favorite. here are some pics..
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Shown with My Gerber/Winchester Engage
 
I carried it all evening and can't seem to put it down .. I really like the feel of it and the blade is so present when open..And rides like it is hardly even there for it's size

lol my wife was like .. What do you need a knife like that for? I just smiled and said just incase.. actually she helped pick it out also.. I told her it was a pretty big knife from the sounds of it .. but she said she liked it better than the other smaller one..
but lil does she know that the other one will be here in about 3 days also .. gotta be on high alert when the mail runs for the next few days ..

Anyway thanks again guys for all your help I have a feeling this is just a begining to another cool habbit .. one day I will get a strider or al mar or CR or ... lmao take care
~Jeff
 
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