Your Opinion On This Knife

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nitty

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Hello,

Please ignore my last post on this forum. The problem has indeed been solved (Yay Juvy), but I can't get my eyes off knives. They are the few left pieces of art left made from metal. They never cease to astound me. Now I think would be a good time for me to start collecting. To start my knowledge on knives, I would like to know what you think about this one. Found it on Ebay, and it's available at my local pawn shop for about 30.

M16-13M

M.S.R.P. 79.99

NEW IN BOX

Has CRKT's "Carson Flipper" which helps to assist in opening the knife, and CRKT's pattented LAWKS which turns the knife into a virtual fixed blade.


Combined Razor-Sharp &Triple-Point™ Serrated Cutting Edge
Blade:
Overall length: 3.56” (9.0 cm)
Cutting edge: 3.38” (8.6 cm)
Thickness: 0.10” (0.25 cm)
Steel: AUS 8, 57-58 HRC
Handle:
Closed length: 4.63” (11.8 cm)
Weight: 2.9 oz. (82 g)


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So, what do you think? Would this be a good way to start off?

And also, where do you believe I could research more about knives? Recommend any books?

Thanks for your time.

Nitty
 
People will tell you lots of things about CRKT, but the bottom line is that if you can buy one for $30 and you don't have any decent pocketknives, buy it!
 
Steven Roos said:
People will tell you lots of things about CRKT, but the bottom line is that if you can buy one for $30 and you don't have any decent pocketknives, buy it!
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Hehe, I'll take your word for it. :) But can you tell me what makes this knife such a great knife?
 
I have always found CRKT knives to be very well executed and made of good if not exotic materials. Some however, will find them unsatisfying because of their patterns and lack of snob appeal.
 
I have a knife very much like that one, just a different blade (tanto). I like it a lot, and for the price they are a good deal, especially for $30. The liner lock held up fine while I was using it, and the blade held an edge OK. I'd say go for it, it will be a nice knife to start a collection.
 
nitty said:
Hehe, I'll take your word for it. :) But can you tell me what makes this knife such a great knife?
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It's not exactly a great knife, but it is a good first knife, and a great price.

For the money, I think CRKT makes great knives, but you'll quickly get past them if you start collecting.

FYI, the best things about the M16 series knives are the flipper and tough design. Plus, the model you posted uses AUS-8, the best steel CRKT uses.
 
What are you wanting to research?

I owned an M16-14 and found it to be a decent knife. Fit and finish were average and the action was pretty smooth for an inexpensive knife, but overall I was underwhelmed and gave it to a friend. He loves it, because it is by far the best knife he has ever had.

For thirty bucks you can't go wrong.
 
I own the exact same knife.. took a little while to get use to and master the flipper .. decent for it's price but I found it hard to shave cleanly with it out of the box. My taste has shifted more towards Spyderco's and Doug Ritter's Grips
 
Keith Montgomery said:
What are you wanting to research?

I owned an M16-14 and found it to be a decent knife. Fit and finish were average and the action was pretty smooth for an inexpensive knife, but overall I was underwhelmed and gave it to a friend. He loves it, because it is by far the best knife he has ever had.

For thirty bucks you can't go wrong.
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I'm looking to get more into knives. As of right now, I know diddly squat crap. But I would like to find out more.
 
nitty said:
I'm looking to get more into knives. As of right now, I know diddly squat crap. But I would like to find out more.
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Definately read the forums, as was previously suggested. You will find out very much about knives. As you go, and form more specific questions, you can use the search feature and find specific answers. There is a great repository of knowledge sitting in the past threads. And, hey, if that doesn't work, just ask! I'm sure there are books, and I know there are mags (Blade, Tactical Knives, etc), that you can learn more from, too.

As for the CRKT, I think it's a good choice for a first knife. I have a CRKT as one of mine, not the same model at all, but still do carry it. They are good knives, and priced well. Fairly easy steel to sharpen, which is good, as that's important at this stage. Got's to practice that sharpenin'. Or you'll end up like me!!! All dull, and such. Don't worry, I'm certifiable.
 
I have bought a few differant versions of the "flipper"....I gotta tell ya I am one truely satisfied customer....infact they would come close to being at the top of my favorite knives of all time....sure they get produced in taiwan but its no dought that they are really a good product....I find it easier to snap one of these open quicker than fumbling round for a switch....they're designed so that you can give em a quick snapping throw of the wrist and the blade swings out open "real quick"....so you dont always have to use the flipper to open it allthough I find it very easy aswell.....I carry one all the time they're great in my opinion....and I think all CRKT knives are really pretty good well designed and made products. These are really good as far as weapons go

pretty damn reasonable in price too :)
 
Indeed go for it, u have to start somewhere and CRKT is a good way to start the journey. This knive will fullfill everything what u expect in a knife at this moment. It will not coninue to do that if u really fall inlove with knives but it's a good begin.
Have fun

:)
 
You have to be sure it's the exact same model though 'cause they make some other versions of this knife in aus-6 too
 
Steven Roos said:
Plus, the model you posted uses AUS-8, the best steel CRKT uses.
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I know CRKT once used ATS34; do they still use it in some knives?
 
nitty,

For $30 the M16-13M is a good buy as your "first knife", but do yourself a big favor and as your NEXT purchase, buy yourself a Benchmade 556 or 551.
 
I have one similar to that and like it well enough. As was mentioned you'll likely want to move on to something a bit nicer after a while but it's a great starter knife.
 
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