Old CRKT M16-13 History Of

[Douglas E]

Around 1994 I purchased a CRKT M16-13 serated blade knife. One side of the blade has CRKT on it, the other side Carson Design M16-13 and the word Taiwan. There are no other alphanumeric indicators on the blade or handle.

Newer designs with additional alphanumeric additions appear to have been manufactured since. I’m curious about the history of the knife that I have. When was it first manufactured, was it considered a good knife in its day, a good knife by today’s stardards, does it have any value, any general thoughts about it.

I’ve always been very fond of this knife. Although I don’t carry it often I simply like it.

I appreciate you help,

Best to all,

Doug

 

[joeldworkin307]

Welcome to bladeforums. I'm glad you enjoy your knife and are interested in it's history. We only allow paying members to ask about values. As far as history, check with CRKT, who may be able to answer your questions.

 

[JBC6650]

The issue with all CRKTs of that era and now is poor steel/heat treat. Unless Kit Carson personaly made it I can see little to no value to the knife, just use it and be disappointed. AUS 4/6 at the low hrc they made them at ruined the design. Todays versions with 8cr... might be better, I'd really like to see the m16 and m21 designs in s30v with g10 handle slabs and no lawks system.

 

[Ourorboros]

I'd really like to see the m16 and m21 designs in s30v with g10 handle slabs and no lawks system.

Yeah, CRKT has a few designs I'd just like to see better executed and made with better materials. But as one of their flagship designs (I believe), you'd think they'd do it for the M16 series.
In fact I wish they had a higher quality series, like Spyderco does above their Dragonfly/Delica/Edura line (though obviously all Spydercos are better made) or Kershaw has with ZT. They buy interesting designs, I just wish they'd do them better.

To OP, I believe the M16 is one of the first, & maybe the first, commercial production flipper. The design has value if only from that.