M-16 vs. Scrimtar

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generallobster

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Both these folders have about the same price and steel, but I have not handled either. Which do you think is stronger and better suited to defense?


[This message has been edited by generallobster (edited 23 September 1999).]
 
I haven't handled the Scrimtar but I have handled the M16-04. The M16 is a solid knife with a nice hefty feel to it and an amazing lock up ability. The handle is air craft grade aluminum so it is very solid and much stronger than any zytel handle I own (CS Voyager). The flipper adds to its deployment ability and I like the tanto shape over the CS grind.

It's a great knife. I have all 3 versions.

Just my $0.02

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~Greg~


 
I've been thinking I would buy a Scimitar ever since it first came out. I decided to wait until I had handled it. I got one in hand last week. I was disappointed with it. Don't like the opening, or feel in my hand. I was hoping the ball on the end could be used for striking (wouldn't work for me). I'm glad I waited and handled a Scimitar first and didn't buy over the internet.

Can't say about the M16-04.
 
I have both of these knives,and for defense get the M16 by all means.Then, just for fun, get the Scimitar when you can.It's just a great big exotic knife that's very sharp and will definitely get everyone's attention!

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"To grow older is inevitable.To grow UP is optional."


 
M-16 offers far better range and probably greater lethality when used by any but the most highly trained Saracens. Scimitar would only be a better choice in situations when extended operation without provisioning is expected. Maybe split the difference and pick an MP-5PDW and a Siraputi?

-Drew
 
Good one, Drew -- I re-read the first two sentences a couple times, trying to make them make sense ("what the h*ll's he talking 'bout extended operations for?"), before it finally hit -- oh -- OH
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. You got me hook, line, and sinker. Would've saved some time if I'd gone ahead and read the rest first...

On topic: haven't touched the CS, but I've handled all three of the M16-xx series, and they're far better knives than the price would seem to allow. Been thinking of picking up an M16-03 that I really don't need, just because, well, I can...

Why am I awake?
-- Carl
 
Yeah, to get serious for a second the M-16 series totally redefine what I expect in a folder per dollar. The ones I've seen have been every bit as attractive, smooth, and nicely finished as a $70 BM Leopard Cub (a classic, IMO, and a good value) but cost nearly half that. A decent steel, nice skeletonized aluminum handles, smart design (please large and small spearpoints!), and excellent QC - I can't even compare that to a Zytel knife from CS that's the company's first foray into linerlocks since the "UltraLock" disaster.

-Drew
 
If it take's just one more vote to help push you over, here's mine....Go for the M16! You will probably get much more use out of it, I carried mine today and it never fail's to impress me that it didn't cost much more then it did considering the quality of it.



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~Keith~
"War to the knife and knife to the hilt"

 
Definitely the M16. I had one and it is a great knife for the price. I HATE the handle material that Cold Steel uses.

 
ok. So to summarize the votes: everyone for the CRKT and no body for cold steel. I know which one I'm getting now. Thanks
 
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
And if you don't have enough reasons to go for the M16-04, here's another.
My Scimitar has developed a nasty little up and down wobble in the open position. Nothing I do remedies it.
Go with the M16-04. It's the best thing CRKT has EVER done.
Very tough, very smooth, very nice all around.
Worth more than you pay for it.

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If it's stupid but works, then it isn't stupid.


 
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