I'm getting this knife soon, what do you guys think of it? I searched around for some reviews of this knife, and it seems like its one of those less talked about knives. Is it that bad, i mean its seems like m16-14sf, the m16-13z, or the m21 that gets all the attention. Feedback needed on this knife, thanks in advance.
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CRKT m16-13sf
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Oh shucks, I'll jump in.
The steel is AUS8, which is the best of the steels CRKT uses in the M16 series.
The handle is aluminum, which should be robust.
While there have been reports of lock-up problems with some of the low-end M16's, I don't remember reading of such with the higher-end models such as this.
Can't say I care for the dual Cason flippers. I don't have any use for a knife with a "hilt". It interferes with my adding extra cutting control by putting my thumb on the back of the blade. YMMV.
Likewise on the tanto design. It doesn't fit my cutting needs, which don't include punching holes in things, and do include working around the blade-challenged. Again, YMMV.
I think that if you like the tanto style blade and the hilt feature, the knife will serve you well.
The steel is AUS8, which is the best of the steels CRKT uses in the M16 series.
The handle is aluminum, which should be robust.
While there have been reports of lock-up problems with some of the low-end M16's, I don't remember reading of such with the higher-end models such as this.
Can't say I care for the dual Cason flippers. I don't have any use for a knife with a "hilt". It interferes with my adding extra cutting control by putting my thumb on the back of the blade. YMMV.
Likewise on the tanto design. It doesn't fit my cutting needs, which don't include punching holes in things, and do include working around the blade-challenged. Again, YMMV.
I think that if you like the tanto style blade and the hilt feature, the knife will serve you well.
I have a M16-02, which is a 3" blade AUS8 with a tanto blade.
It is a solid knife, locks well, and has no blade play.
Super fast to open with the flipper.
Sharpens well and holds an edge well.
I like the tanto blade as it gives me a long straigt edge, and a small secondary edge, and a very strong point that will not break.
If your model is as good as the standard M16s then you will be pleased.
On the other hand the M16 EDCs with Zytel handles and AUS4 blade is absolute junk.
It is a solid knife, locks well, and has no blade play.
Super fast to open with the flipper.
Sharpens well and holds an edge well.
I like the tanto blade as it gives me a long straigt edge, and a small secondary edge, and a very strong point that will not break.
If your model is as good as the standard M16s then you will be pleased.
On the other hand the M16 EDCs with Zytel handles and AUS4 blade is absolute junk.
I think in general the SF features are sort of a dress up of an otherwise good functional knife. As indicated the double flipper gets in the way of certain tasks you might want to use a folder for. It is a solid knife - but you are paying a premium for so-called "tactical" features that may not really fit your needs.
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Ummm, what, you don't like hammering your tantos into car tops on the weekends?
Actually, it all comes down to what one prefers. There are a LOT of people who hate tantos. They hate the looks of the tanto; they hate the design, everything. There are also LOTS of people who like the tanto design and its looks. I used to hate tantos, but then I woke up one day and suddenly did. If one wants to do precise cutting, I'd definately choose a thinner, more refined blade. But if one wants it for general cutting jobs, like opening UPS boxes filled with other knives you've ordered, or for defense, a tanto blade and the flippers make considerable sense. (I have a Desert Storm Cruiser with an enlarged flipper and more of a standard clip blade, and I like it a great deal. It's a bit too big, however, for carrying most of the time.) CRKT also has a tendancy to sharpen the blade on one side, which is awkward to sharpen. That's probably what I don't like most about them.
CRKT has been using some real junk for steel lately, so make sure you know the blade material before you buy. AUS8 is fine; AUS6 is okay, but AUS4 and 420J2 ain't okay! That type of steel was what many knife companies used for liners a few years ago. Now the price of steel has caused them to make blades from the same lousy material. Also watch Gerber. Its knife steel is so soft even a baby can play with one without being cut.