CRKT M16-14 Desert Big Dog?

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I'm new here so please excuse my ignorance, but what is the consensus on the CRKT M16-14 Desert Big Dog?

I'm looking for a cheaper folder with a combo edge and tanto blade. This CRKT fits the bill and I dig the tan color. From what I've read, AUS-8 seems like a decent enough steel, as well. I don't know anything about CRKT's "AutoLAWKS" locking method.

If this knife is not recommended, any other suggestions? Three must haves are combo edge, tanto blade, and quick/smooth blade deployment. I wouldn't be willing to spend over $100 but I'd really like to keep it closer to $50... I guess I'm kind of interested in my option in those two price points. Thanks for any help.
 
I would say go for it. The autolawks just has a learning curve and it does what it is supposed to do. It's not a gimmick. Despite others opinion, I trust CRKT and find them very reliable. And for that price point they are hard to beat. Enjoy your new blade.
 
Buy it if you want it.

Aus-8 is a darn good steel , it is easy to sharpen which is great if you arent too famaliar with sharpening and takes a great edge.

As far as LAWKS , I prefer the older manual over the auto but that's me.

Tostig
 
you can change the autolawks to a regular lawks system easy enough.
however even with the lawks system i wouldnt trust it anymore than any other liner lock.
I've got the m16-10kz, at first i thought it was pretty good but after using it a bit its not so great.
im not a big fan of tanto blades and im pretty sure mine has softer steel....yep AUS4
 
I used to own this knife and I liked it quite a bit. It does take some time to learn how to close it one handed but it ultimately is not that difficult. It does have a chisel grind which I really dislike but that is personal preference... In the end I sold mine and got a Spyderco Endura which has a completely different feel to it but is higher quality steel (VG-10 vs. AUS 8) for approximately the same price as the M16-14. I say try to hold and feel as many knives in your price range as possible before you choose the one you want.
 
autoopen said:
I used to own this knife and I liked it quite a bit. It does take some time to learn how to close it one handed but it ultimately is not that difficult. It does have a chisel grind which I really dislike but that is personal preference... In the end I sold mine and got a Spyderco Endura which has a completely different feel to it but is higher quality steel (VG-10 vs. AUS 8) for approximately the same price as the M16-14. I say try to hold and feel as many knives in your price range as possible before you choose the one you want.
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Different set of properties. NOT higher quality.
 
Most people consider VG-10 "higher quality" but I understand why you are making your point from a linguistic standpoint.
 
i'm personally not a fan of the handle shape of the M16 series, though it seems to be a popular knife outside of this forum.

the LAWKS is a little toggle that moves a blocker into position to prevent the liner from being moved to unlock the knife. it is this feature that convinced me that a linerlock could be an acceptable lock mechanism. the Auto LAWKS incorporates a spring to automatically engage the blocker every time you deploy the knife.

so, to unlock the knife, you'd use your middle finger to pull back the little toggle on the spine and use your thumb to undo the linerlock and your index finger to close the blade.

i have found that proper use of a knife doesn't really require the LAWKS. in fact, it pretty much doesn't require the use of ANY type of locking mechanism for cutting tasks.

however, if you find yourself stabbing or digging or twisting, then the LAWKS can give you extra peace of mind.
 
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