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Your cart is empty. Homage: Paid. The M16 is the most popular series that CRKT has ever seen. We’re humbled to do right by the revered Kit Carson with this new iteration of a legendary tactically-inspired everyday carry folding knife. This one is more than just a fresh take on a classic. It’s a true tribute to one of the greats.
The late Kit Carson designed this and many of his other groundbreaking knives in his shop in Vine Grove, Kentucky. Kit’s lasting legacy comes from his influence on the knife industry—he’s known for popularizing the flipper which is now a household component. Beyond that, he’s also remembered for his esteemed ranking as a Master Sergeant and his high-profile membership in the Cutlery Hall of Fame. The M16-04KS keeps all we love of Kit’s original tactically-inspired everyday carry folding knife and adds a substantial tanto blade complete with a durable black oxide finish. With its hardy frame lock, it’s securely held in place in the midst of whatever job you put in front of it while the stainless steel handle bored with five holes keeps clean and light.
With the M16 reissue, we’re honoring a legend the best way we know how.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 3.871" (98.32 mm)
Edge: Plain
Steel: 12C27 Sandvik
Blade Finish: Black Oxide
Blade Thickness: 0.134" (3.4 mm)
Grind: Hollow
Closed Length: 5.337" (135.56 mm)
Open Length: 9.313" (236.55 mm)
Weight: 6.2 oz (175.77g)
Handle: 2Cr13
Style: Folding Knife with Frame Lock
Steven D.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2025
Absolutely love this knife. It hold an edge
Watch
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023
This "pocket" knife is, honestly, wonderful! I'd like to have seen a bearing in the hinge, but that aside, it opens relatively smoothly and doesn't require a super strong wrist flick to open. The flipper is the perfect size to flip the knife open and the knife as a whole fits in the hands of someone with medium to large hands. The blade is of reasonably good quality and the edge held up to 2 weeks of regular box cutting without a need to sharpen (just regular honing). The pocket clip was SUPER tight when I first got it, but a little bit of adjustment had it perfect. My only complaint is the size. At just shy of 5 1/2" (or 136mm using a reasonable system) closed and 9 1/4" (or 234mm) open, this is a big knife. The blade itself is 3 7/8" (or 99mm), so make sure it's legal to carry concealed in your state before buying!This knife has a good, aggressive blade angle that doesn't feel all that sharp to begin with but, after breaking down several dozen boxes, felt and looked exactly as new. I'm honestly impressed with the edge considering it has some pretty average (for quality knifemakers) steel.The only reason I'm not carrying this knife every day is the fact it's only 1/8" shy of being illegal to carry concealed and I wanna stay on the safer side of the law.Overall, if you want a great quality knife with a solid edge and good quality parts, you'll get a phenomenal value for your money here.
Juan
Reviewed in Spain on November 13, 2022
Me encanta , funciona una maravilla bien acabada , buenos materiales.No acta para bocatas , es para lo que está diseñada …… impresiona
Scout
Reviewed in Germany on January 28, 2021
...selbe Größe, in Tanto sehr ähnliche Klingenform und der Sandvik-Stahl liegt doch über dem AUS-8 der älteren CRKT-M16 Modelle. Im Vergleich zum Recon 1 bekommt man eine Spur mehr Gewicht, deutlich unterlegene Ergonomie und einen schwächeren Sperrmechanismus. Das Framelock ist aber in Sachen Sicherheit auch nicht zu verachten - sogar mit cleverem Überdehnungsschutz ausgeführt -, das Messer flippt schön und ist smoother zu bedienen als das Triad-Lock des Cold Steel. Das Messer ist besonders flach und der sehr gelungene Clip lässt sich jeder Vorliebe entsprechend in 4x Positionen anbringen.Das Messer kommt schön scharf, leider mit etwas Klingenspiel in jede Richtung (was sich nicht abstellen lässt) und nicht ganz zentriert. Diese Schlampigkeiten führen zum Punktabzug. Dennoch ein sehr solides und praktisches Messer, für sehr wenig Geld bekommt man ein Messer welches im Kern mit dem Recon 1 mithalten kann und sich im Alltag durch Flipper und Framelock sogar benutzerfreundlicher zeigen dürfte.
PhantomOf
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2019
So I've got many knives, I'm definitely a collector. I've got SpyderCos, Buck, Cold Steel, Gerber, a Benchmade, Kershaws, etc.The CRKT M16 comes in many varieties, and usually equipped with a liner lock. Many different types of handle, blade shape, length, etc.This version was the 3.85" tanto blade with a framelock. I like framelocks & CRKT so I bought this basically just to show support for their decision to try an M16 with a framelock.Very solid in stainless steel. The flipper action is very good, especially for a $50 knife. The lockup "feels" more secure than a liner lock simply due to my understanding of how these locks work; the width of the frame is always thicker (and sturdier) than a liner. This knife would theoretically handle more punishment due to its locking mechanism.Tanto blades aren't the best for repeated deep cuts & slices due to the lack of a belly or curve in the blade, but they're tough & the best for thrusts and stabs. This makes a good tactical option, carried for self defense purposes. The steel holds an edge well & I sharpen it with a Lanksey 2D2C rod box.The price makes this a viable option for my EDC, because if I were to break/lose it I wouldn't be as enraged as if I break a Benchmade or a ZT. Some knives cost so much they end up sitting in our homes, safe & sound.Despite the good price I have a large amount of experience & confidence in CRKT, so I place my life in their hands quite often. I carry this knife more often than my $160 SpyderCo PM2 simply because it's big, solid, strong, and priced more fairly.If you have a Rolls Royce, a Bentley, a Ferrari, and then you also have a Charger or a Camery, you may find yourself more comfortable doing your daily tasks in the less expensive options. I have better looking knives, stronger locks (Triad or Ball Bearing for an example), etc but the point is I very rarely need a $200 tool with an 800lb lock. This lock will work excellently & flawlessly for cutting cardboard or defending myself against another human.I have zero reservations recommending it for a tactical EDC option, and that's what it's designed for. It's a Framelock? A Tanto blade? Then it's meant to withstand stabbing actions with no lock failure.
CAPTAIN D
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2012
I stumbled upon this knife while walking on a snow covered parking lot. The knife was half open, sticking blade up out of the snow. The moment I chiseled it from its sad resting place I knew I had found a treasure. A treasure that would complete my life, how much I knew not. A thousand cherubims sang as I pulled the beautiful artifact from the grips of its icy grave. I went straight home and cleaned the remaining snow and ice out of its perfect folds and crevices. The knife was surprisingly rust free! Never in all my days had I seen such a blade. As I held it in my hand I felt a sudden sensation of joy rush through my being. For the next 14 months this knife was by my side through thick, thing, high, low, hot and cold. It was with me everywhere i went. It aided me in all my adventures cutting through countless objects with ease. Moments that once were filled with boredom were then filled with excitement as I flipped the knife open and than closed it again. The knob on the back of the knife made it a pleasure to open with just one hand. The double locking system made its blade as sturdy and fixed as it could be. Its weight, build, strength, sharpness, looks, and locking system were unlike any other knife I had ever experienced. The knifes size was perfect in every way, it fit perfectly in my pocket and even better in the palm of my hand. I truly felt completed with this knife only to have it swiped during my deepest sleep. If it hadn't been for the exhausting laborous day, previous to my slumber, I might have been aware enough to apprehend the thief. Which, of course, would have been followed with the spilling of his intestines by my bedside. Regrettably, when I awoke, the knife was gone from where I had left it above my pillow. The knife that once completed me is now in the hands of him who does not deserve. The only thing I can think to do is buy its equivalent from amazon.. I just hope that one day the punk that stole my knife will feel a deep sorrow for his wrongdoing and repent in the deepest and sincerest way. Do I recommend this knife? of course I do. I cant live with out it, how can you?
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