M16-10KS

I own more than 70 knives -- most are folders -- and this is the one I carry every day. It clips unobtrusively inside my waistband, so I don't have a knife rolling around in my front pocket, bashing my keys or clanging around with coins. It lays comfortably at an angle and doesn't poke me when I'm seated at my desk or in the car. It's a small, reliable, indispensible tool. It cuts all kinds of materials well (from rope -- nylon and hemp -- to zip ties, cardboard, packing tape, and rubber hose). I like the partially-serrated edge for the tough jobs. I have another CRKT M16 with the drop-point blade, but I prefer the tanto point because it's more substantial when piercing tougher materials (like leather). Mine was sharp out of the box, but I gave the edge a quick freshening and stropping as a matter of habit. Like any knife it does require sharpening every once in a great while, but an occasional quick deburring of the edge keeps it cutting smoothly and cleanly, and extends the interval between sharpening. I've found that the CRKT M16s I've owned are a little stiff when new; the blade lock/release is particularly notchy. But if you work the blade open and closed a dozen times or so the locking/relase action becomes very smooth. I've played with the tension of the blade retention screw, but honestly I didn't see any benefit -- the several I own were adjusted well from the factory. This isn't really a self-defense knife -- it would need to be about 20% larger, and IMHO that would make it too large for a 'daily carry' knife, especially around the office. But the blade is stout for a knife of this size; the blade lock is postive and firm, and the handle provides very good grip even when your hands are slippery. So in a self-defense situation, I'd much rather have this knife at hand than most other folders. Overall, a great day-to-day carry knife. And at this price, it's a steal. UPDATE July 2013: Yes, I still carry this CRKT every day; still just as sharp and as reliable as the first day I bought it. Haven't had any issues with the blade locking system. Use this knife regularly and the muscle memory will take over in short order; it really is a one-handed operation to open or close this little gem. Only difference over the last two years is that I've bought a total of four more -- one for the glovebox of each car and one in the nightstand. Simple, well made, reliable, and a good value -- what more could you want?

Owned this knife for over 2 years and it deserves a good review. Upon receiving the knife, it was smaller than I expected, even after watching videos and looking at pictures of it. Handle feels like the width of 2 ballpoint pens laid together, so it's not for heavy use, but this makes it completely dissapear clipped in your pocket. Lightweight and deep carry clip make it easy to forget about. I got the tanto tip and serrations, which look cool, but if I had to do again I would do away with the serrations. I don't find much use for them and they just make it harder to sharpen. A lot of reviews mention the AutoLawks extra spring lock, and truthfully, unless you're a complete moron, this is simple and nothing to complain about. Very easy to get used to, even in your non dominant hand. In fact, when I use other knives without it, they feel unsecure. There is no spring assist with the flipper, something I'm used to with previous Kershaws. This knife requires a motion similar to aggressively flipping a light switch off. Stays as sharp as can be expected, nice size, looks good and works great, could not be happier with a $30 knife. Note: The first knife that was sent to me through Amazon was very stiff. With all the strength in my pointer finger, (and I don't have weak fingers..I got some buff fingers) I could not use the flipper to deploy the blade. Sent it to CRKT and their replacement has been working flawlessly since.

This knife has the famous CRKT quality and unique doubly secure locking feature. It is very lightweight but surprisingly strong and the blade was very sharp right out of the package. Once locked open to close it you need to pull the red dot locking lever back and simultaneously move the liner lock aside. All of that happens with one hand. Opening it is fast and easy. Just pull the stud and the blade flips out and locks. Again with just one hand. The blade is substantial and nearly as long as a large folder weighing twice as much. Altogether these features make this one of the best knives to keep with you. My only caveat is I don't think 440c stainless has the edge retention of some of the better knife steel. The good news is that the blade is pretty stout and occasional sharpening is something most of us are willing to do. Still, I would happily pay a little more for a high end steel and the amount used to make a blade this size probably doesn't cost that much.

j'avais perdu le premier que j'avais eu et celui-ci m'avais tellement conquis que j'ai décidé de me le racheter. le manche est en zytel finition noir satiné. La lame est de longueur respectable en acier 8Cr13MoV un excellent acier qui lui confère une très bonne durabilité. j'ai pu l'utiliser pendant 6 mois tous les jours sans le réaffuter.

Ich habe für das Messer rund 30€ bezahlt. Wurde in entsprechender Pappe Box geliefert und gut verpackt um eventuelle Schäden zu vermeiden. Das Messer war nach kurzem probieren an einem Karton scharf. Normal dicke Armhaare können damit leicht abrasiert werden ohne mehrmals drübergehen zu müssen. ABER. Das Flippmechanismus ist etwas schwergänglich. Ich empfehle es vor Benutzung zu ölen und die Schraube leichter zu machen, bis das eingeklappte Messer noch ein ganz kleines Wenig sich bewegen kann (im Rahmen). Weiterhin MUSS das Rahmen auf der unteren Seite abgepfeilt werden, da die Metallkannten sehr scharf sind. Beim Öffnen wird der Zeigefinger sehr schnell "zerkrazt", daher einfach mal etwas abrunden. Die Qualität hätte ich bei einem Messer von CRKT nicht schlechter Eingeschätzt und daher ist das Messer für mich ein absoluter Gewinner und unschlagbar in dieser Preisklasse.

Es mas pequeña de lo que pensaba, tiene un buen filo. El único pero que le puedo poner es que el clip de sujeción no lo puedes cambiar de posición como en los modelos grandes.

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