Thinking about buying a CRKT M4.

[Swoop]

Hello - I am new to the Forum and have been interested in knives for quite a while now.
What started me was a Buck 110 that I got back in the 1970’s. I also have a Terzuola titanium linerlock, a Hastings Knife Works fixed blade, some small Kelgins and recently a couple of Spydercos.
I decided to get the Tasman Salt with a plain edge based on the advice of Forum members.

Now am thinking about buying a CRKT M4. I would like to hear from the forum members what their thoughts are about the quality of the M4. Its fit, blade steel, strength of lockup and the assisted opening feature.

 

[JSR]

The CRKT M4 is new, so I don't think many (if any) have it yet. I'm looking forward to a review, good pics, and hopefully handling one in person. I like the design, very long blade to handle ratio, and attractive price, but am a bit concerned with the liner lock as CRKT liner locks tend to wear a bit fast (from my experience with M16 and M21 series).

 

[2brothers]

You can have either assisted or non-assisted opening with either the plain model or the veff serrated model. Looks like a decent knife.
Haven't personally held one, so I couldn't tell you how it feels.

M4-03 Plain Assisted
M4-03Q Plain Non-assisted
M4-13 Veff Serr Assisted
M4-13Q Veff Serr Non-assisted
All show retail of $100

Stainless liners
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Blade: Length: 3.75” (9.5 cm)
Thickness: 0.12” (0.3 cm)
Steel: AUS 8, 56-58 HRC
Closed: Handle length: 4.375” (11.1 cm)
Open: Overall length: 8.125” (20.6 cm)
Weight: 4.6 oz. (130 g)

Taken from their site.

mike