CRKT M16-13ZLEK OPENING IN POCKET

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Jay63t

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I just purchased the CRKT M16-13ZLEK with the seatbelt cutter two days ago. I bought it with the intent of using it as an EDC knife. After being at work for a few hours I have two extra holes in my pants pocket from the knife opening in my pocket. Fortunately I don’t have any holes in my leg. Anyone else having this problem?
 
I think the problem with yours is that huge flipper/seatbelt cutter. As I've carried a M-21 for quite a few years without any issue.

Edit* I just wanted to add. You might need to make a sheath for it to stop it opening.
 
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Where is the pocket clip on the knife? Are you carrying it tip up or down?
 
That knife is tip-down only carry. If it's opening in your right pocket, then there's not a lot you can do to prevent that. On this forum people generally prefer tip-up carry (where the pocket clip is oriented such that the blade tip points up, rather than down, while in your pocket). This means that the blade is stopped by the seam of your pocket if it opens while being carried. Tip-down carry is doable if the knife has a strong enough closed position detent, but I'd bet that the M16 doesn't have that based on the ones I've seen. You can try carrying it in your back right pocket or front left pocket, but I'd recommend just returning it and getting something else that works better without those compromises.

I've never seen a knife with a seatbelt cutter oriented on the flipper tab. That sounds like a horrible idea, and one that could cut your pants just from putting it into your pocket incorrectly.
 
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