CRKT M16-14SFA pocket clip

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mjolnirman

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Hey everyone, I'm new here. I just bought an M16-14SFA and feel that the clip is a bit tight. I was wondering if any other people had this problem, and what they did about it.

Other than this, and a screwed up grind on the serrated part (CRKT said they'd replace my knife), it seems to be a pretty good knife. Solid constuction, smooth action, and seems to hold an edge pretty well. The factory edge was also pretty sharp (I shaved my face with it a few times already, and it's still pretty sharp).

Thanks
 
Welcome to Bladeforums, dude. Good to have another aboard.
Back when I carried an M21SF, I had the same problem with the clip being too tight. (If you can loosen it, then the SF models like mine or yours become quite well-suited to tip-up carry, even though this is contrary to what CRKT advises. When the clip is loose enough, the quillions that form the hilt can be used as an Emmerson-style wave opener, which is just about the fastest way to open a folder.)
Here's how I loosened mine; I thought about just loosening the screws, but that would have left the clip rattling and wobbling, so instead I went another way.
The clip consists of a metal strip arching up away from the screws, then back down to a contact point, where it touches the frame of the knife.
Holding the contact point down with my thumb, I stuck a key under the arch; it was on one of its flat sides with the teeth facing towards the contact point.
Still holding the contact point down, I twisted the key upward and down again, 180 degrees so that the teeth were facing the screws.
Simple.
Now I don't want to back that up too much; it might take strong fingers, it might hurt your key (use a sturdy one, like an outer door key) and it's almost certain to leave a little scratch on your knife. If the pocket clip gets damaged and you don't think you can fix it, CRKT mails out replacements at no cost to you. Personally, I was able to live with the scratch on my knife, since loosening the clip in this way made the knife a joy to carry.

IMHO - next time put a few extra dollars into it and get a Benchmade.
 
Fixing a clip that is too tight is very easy to do.


Take clip off , do not lose screws.

I use a pair of old fencing pliers, little piece of duct tape on jaws so as not to mar anything I'm using them on.
Just gently bend the clip out , very little at a time until you have it where you want it, somewhere in that area of tight/secure but easy enough to remove from pocket.

I have done this one nearly every folder I own that has a pocket clip , they almost always ( regardless of brand ) either come too tight or too loose for my tastes.
 
I had this particular knife too, and also with the same problem. But the thing is: i don't know where i've puted it! I just can't find it back. But except this tight clip, it seemed to be an excellent knife. Maybe too big for and EDC in a big town, and too "agressive", but good mechanic. It was almost my first serious knife when i became interested in cutlery. But if i find it back, i'll test the rebeltf's method. Thanks guy.
 
Thanks for all the suggestions. And as for getting a benchmade, I know that CRKT might not be up along with benchmade in terms of quality, but I really like the design of the M16 and the LAWKS.
 
After reading this thread, I just dug mine out and bent the clip by hand. It does improve the riding ability of the knife.

Just by way of curiosity, has anyone had any cutting problems with this knife? I've been cutting paper stock recently with a number of different knives, and my M16-14SFA has been one of my worst performers. It cuts a few inches, then begins ripping the paper. I can see where the paper bunches up just before it begins ripping. I've tried sharpening it a few times and it "feels" sharp, but it's not measuring up.

If no one else is having this trouble, I may send mine back to CRKT. I use the knife mostly for defense but, dang, it outta cut. I mean, it is a knife.

Cheers!
 
I've heard other people having problems cutting paper with this knife too. I think (and I'm just pulling stuff out of my ass) it might have something to do with the chisel grind, and the fact that the blade is so thick.
 
That may be. CRKT only puts those horrid chisel grinds on serrated blades. If you guys can try to do some cutting comparisons and post your results, I'd be interested in hearing your results.
 
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