I am trying to decide between these two folders. As far as I can tell the only difference is a tanto style blade (M16) or a deep bellied spear point (M21). I know I want the larger "Big Dog" version with a combo edge. It would be used for Camping, Hiking and Canoeing or other chores encountered in these situations. Which blade style is better for these multi purpose uses??
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CRKT M16 or M21???
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I have the m16-10k edc (tanto) and i really like it alot. i've had 2 other m16s and they were pretty trouble free. For the money (dont pay retail) they are a good deal. I have the tanto blade just because i like tantos. Your'e probably better off with the standard blade.
I have a M16-13 and a M21-14.
I have to admit that I like the M21 better than the M16. In particular, I like the deep bellied blade on the M21. Also, I really don't like tantos, which the larger M16s seem to have. The M16-13 is also a good knife but it is smaller and slimmer than the M21-14. If you like tantos, one of the M16s would be an excellent choice. If you like spear points, I'd go with one of the larger M21s. If you go with a M16, I'd make sure to get one with an aluminum handle.
Just my $.02, spend it how you like.
I have to admit that I like the M21 better than the M16. In particular, I like the deep bellied blade on the M21. Also, I really don't like tantos, which the larger M16s seem to have. The M16-13 is also a good knife but it is smaller and slimmer than the M21-14. If you like tantos, one of the M16s would be an excellent choice. If you like spear points, I'd go with one of the larger M21s. If you go with a M16, I'd make sure to get one with an aluminum handle.
Just my $.02, spend it how you like.
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I have both an M16-14* and an M21-04, and I agree with you. That M21 blade is much more useful, and the way it's ground, nearly as strong at the tip. I think my M16 is getting retired in favor of the M21!heathah said:
Especially since the Zytel-handled ones use really crappy steel (AUS-4) now.:thumbdn: The M16 aluminum and the M21s still use AUS-8.:thumbup:heathah said:
(* also an M16-02Z "Little Bulldog" tanto from before they went to AUS-4, one of the original sans-LAWKS sans-flipper M16-13 spearpoints, an M16-13M "1*" Military with black-coated blade, a limited edition M16-01K with carbon-fiber scales, and used to have an M16-04Z that I lost somewhere in the woods of Sussex County NJ. Yeah, I like my M16s!!
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I think the M16 looks better, and use mine all the time, but blades with a "bump" or recurve slice extremely well.
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yea be sure you get the alum handles..they have aus8 steel...zytel handles have aus4
In my city, the dealer had most of Kits flipper styles in stock.
I tried them all, and settled on the M21-02, the bigger one was, just too big and the 02 felt good in hand an pocket.
Good steel,nice handle, great flipper, ok locking system.
Overall, a steal for what i paid for it.
Btw, Fit an finish are quite good for the knives aswell, not one i felt that day at the dealer felt or looked bad at all, all were centered an locked up well.
WR
I tried them all, and settled on the M21-02, the bigger one was, just too big and the 02 felt good in hand an pocket.
Good steel,nice handle, great flipper, ok locking system.
Overall, a steal for what i paid for it.
Btw, Fit an finish are quite good for the knives aswell, not one i felt that day at the dealer felt or looked bad at all, all were centered an locked up well.
WR
Thanks alot guys!! I finally ordered a M21-14 with the serrations. I like the larger size for outdoor use when Camping and Hiking. I will save the EDC size for a nice Ka-Bar Dozier folder. This will be my first CRKT, and I like the idea of aluminum handles rather than plastic like the Spyderco's. Thanks for the help gent's!!!