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When I saw the CRKT M16-04 the first time, I didn't like it very much: thin liner lock, made in Taiwan. But it was designed by Kit Carson...
Then I read all the positive impressions on it throughout the Forums, and I went back to the shop to give it a second glance. A tough knife it is!
I bought one, at the moment. I am very satisfied with it. I haven't done anything hard cutting, but it seems it is solid.
Only two question (please don't flame me or laugh too loudly):
1) as Mr. Dexter Ewing says in his review, "the thumb studs also are the blade's positive stop".
Does someone know how hard can be the load the thumb studs can bear before they are "cutted" or broken away, when I am cutting something hard? I know their external diameter, but I don't know the diameter of their "pivot" into the blade itself.
2) the handle (as the whole knife itself) was designed by Mr. Carson, built in Titanium, with numerous holes drilled into it: my concern is, in this version built in Aluminium, these holes could weaken the handle itself, and more precisely in the region where the bigger hole near the blade pivot is. Does someone know how much load can this handle bear, when I am doing some hard cutting (e.g., making a point to a branch)?
Yes, I know, these are dumb questions, but just to know what I can do and what I cannot. I don't want to break my M16. I promise I'll never try to cut Rocky Mountains in half with a CRKT M16.
I know His Holiness Mr. Kit Carson himself read this Forum, and replies to some questions too. It would be sheer bliss if He can give a reply in person.
Many Thanks in advance.
Falcenberg
Then I read all the positive impressions on it throughout the Forums, and I went back to the shop to give it a second glance. A tough knife it is!
I bought one, at the moment. I am very satisfied with it. I haven't done anything hard cutting, but it seems it is solid.
Only two question (please don't flame me or laugh too loudly):
1) as Mr. Dexter Ewing says in his review, "the thumb studs also are the blade's positive stop".
Does someone know how hard can be the load the thumb studs can bear before they are "cutted" or broken away, when I am cutting something hard? I know their external diameter, but I don't know the diameter of their "pivot" into the blade itself.
2) the handle (as the whole knife itself) was designed by Mr. Carson, built in Titanium, with numerous holes drilled into it: my concern is, in this version built in Aluminium, these holes could weaken the handle itself, and more precisely in the region where the bigger hole near the blade pivot is. Does someone know how much load can this handle bear, when I am doing some hard cutting (e.g., making a point to a branch)?
Yes, I know, these are dumb questions, but just to know what I can do and what I cannot. I don't want to break my M16. I promise I'll never try to cut Rocky Mountains in half with a CRKT M16.
I know His Holiness Mr. Kit Carson himself read this Forum, and replies to some questions too. It would be sheer bliss if He can give a reply in person.
Many Thanks in advance.
Falcenberg
I have broken many bolt heads off the threaded shafts in my days as a bicycle mechanic, but that is usually a shear force created by torque. I would be very surprised to see that happen on a knife in the way it is built, although it is possible, I suppose under testing cirumstances. The aluminum is something I wouldn't worry about too much. It is a pretty stiff material, and if nothing else will bend before it breaks. Sorry I coudln't offer more input. Try emailing Kit directly. I have done so and he is very good about answering most of his mail!