CRKT m16-10KZ

[eneyman]

Hey guys, I am hearing that this is a nice little every day carry knife of pretty decent quality. I was wondering what you all think about it, if you have it etc.. I can get one for $13 bucks so it's fairly cheap, what do you guys think? Plus I like that flipper action i've seen on youtube videos.

thanks!

 

[Tostig]

Honestly that particular model is the lowest of the M16 series , I would go for the
CR-M1603Z or the CR-M2102G / M21 series.

If you search you can an older model without the autolawks ( lawks , no auto ).

 

[Herr_Noobien]

I wouldn't get it to be honest. AUS-4 is not a steel I would willing pay for...even for $13

 

[tradja]

I picked up a used one on the forums by combining the shipping with some other knives I was buying. I'm not familiar with this series and was curious about them. The 10Z was much smaller than the other CRKT M16 series I have seen at the local knife counter. The flimsy AutoLAWKS promptly failed and got jammed in the pivot after a few dozen flips (to be clear, I bought this used) so I removed it.

It is still in my knife drawer because after all, could YOU sell a used $10 knife with one of the locking mechanisms removed? I still flip it once in a while, which is fun. I've carried it once or twice. The serrations are a little too cramped and grabby for my tastes and don't seem very useful. Since I've seldom cut more than tape with it I can't speak much to the AUS4, but this knife holds the dubious distinction of having the lowest-end steel in my modest collection.

When I compare it to the $12 shipped I spent for my KABAR Dozier, the KABAR beats it handily in design, utility, aesthetics, steel quality, grind, and construction. If I was specifically looking to try a flipper under $20 right now, I'd try out a Kershaw OD-2.

eneyman, if you really like the M16 concept specifically, this could be a very affordable test drive. It's almost like a cheap clone of the CRKT product line, except that it really is a CRKT.

 

[dinozzo]

I would stay away, it fails really easy and it crap'd out on me in like 3 days, horrid.

If i were you i would check out the CRKT drifter that can be had for around 10-15 bucks and is a awesome knife for the money, i was very surprised...

Heres my video about it,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDC7NjyYGtg

 

[eneyman]

thanks fellas. I am also looking into the Boker Kalashnikov auto series and have found these online for 37 bucks. I've seen some youtube videos and they seem legit. Any feedback?

 

[dougo83]

The only issue I have with this M16 is the size. It is just too small for my hands, so I carried the M16-14D my brother gave me...until it disappeared

 

[230grains]

I had one of the better versions and I HATED it. Only knife i've intentionally destroyed. I hammered it into a stump and kicked it in half. Hated the steel, the grind, the lock system, everything except the flipper.

 

[dougo83]

I had one of the better versions and I HATED it. Only knife i've intentionally destroyed. I hammered it into a stump and kicked it in half. Hated the steel, the grind, the lock system, everything except the flipper.

Wouldn't the intelligent thing to do include something like taking it back to the retailer where purchased??

 

[Native1]

I have had my M16-10KZ for about almost three years and its still works as the day I got it. The lock has not failed and it didn't get locked open by using the flipper. I would buy any of the M16-M21 series anytime. For that price I would say get and and see if you like it.

Mike

 

[230grains]

Wouldn't the intelligent thing to do include something like taking it back to the retailer where purchased??

I purchased it at a flea market, and I tried it out, i'm not going to try and return something like that.

 

[pinhead]

Had one for about an hour before I sent it back for a refund. Have to love Amazon for paying the return shipping! My impression was it was a cheap and cheesy Chinese made faux knife. I did not want to see how long it would go without failing because sometimes you can just tell something will not last like when you look under the hood of a Yugo. The linerlock was really thin and I do mean REALLY thin to an inexcusable level. Small blade or not there still needs to be more meat than that on a linerlock. Everything about it just screamed low quality to me. I have bought much more stout knives at flea markets for under five dollars. If CRKT wants to sell cheapo junk maybe they should sell it at a 1000% profit point rather than a 5,000% one. Did I mention I didn't like it?

 

[thejamppa]

I've got one 2 years:

pro's:
Pivot can be adjusted easily
Light weight, compact
Flipper

cons
Poor steel ccompearing other models of similar priced

Even liner is think, the auto lawks makes it relatively secure. I have not yet been able to make lock fail even that's my test and abuse folder. Its surprisingly sturdy knife. If the blade is made better steel, lets se AUS-8 or chinese equal, it will make one heck of an knife. As of now, there's a lot better knives, try Byrd line for example.