After the incredible success of Kit Carson’s original aluminum M16® Series, we began to get comments like this, “I love my M16 Big Dog, but I wish I had a bit more compact size that I could carry every day, both on the job and at leisure.” These requests reached the point that we could not ignore them, so here they are: the M16 Compact EDC (Every Day Carry).
While we were at the task of scaling down and refining the designs, we also decided to offer models with both Black and British Racing Green handles, and with non-reflective black titanium nitride coated blades.
We have made the contoured handles long enough for real work tasks. They are still 6061 T6 hard anodized aluminum, CNC machined with a perimeter radius for comfort. A stainless steel locking liner with friction grooves gives positive locking. We also incorporated the patented* Lake And Walker Knife Safety (LAWKS®) into all compact M16 models, which converts them into virtual fixed blades when engaged.
As in the larger models, premium AUS 8 stainless steel was chosen for blade steel, for its edge retention and durability.
All models feature the “Carson Flipper” extension to the blade, which aids opening and acts as an additional blade guard.
The M16-10 models feature Tanto-style blades with dual hollow grinds and Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated edges. They offer maximum strength in a blade of this size.
The M16-01 models have spear point blades with Razor-Sharp edges. They are versatile utility blades for a variety of jobs.
One-hand opening and closing is as velvet smooth as the larger M16s, the result of Teflon® bearings at the blade pivot. The ambidextrous thumb studs with checkered surface provide instant access in any circumstance.
All models feature a removable black Teflon plated stainless steel clothing/gear clip.
Not novelties, but real work knives—high performing little guys, like jockeys and featherweight boxers. And they can still be a hand full.
Specifications:
Blade Length:
3.0 in.
Blade Shape:
Spear Blade
Blade Steel:
AUS 8, 56-58 HRC
Clip:
Clothing/Gear Clip
Handle Material:
6061 T6 Hard Anodized Aluminum
Knife Type:
Folding
Length Closed:
4.0 in.
Length Overall:
7.125 in.
Weight:
2.0 oz.
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About Columbia River
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) is a Wilsonville, Oregon-based manufacturer of quality knives and tools founded in 1994. The Columbia River Knife catalog has grown and is divided into two categories, Sport and Work Knives, intended for the general public; and Professional Knives, designed for the military, law enforcement, fire department, search and rescue and other emergency services personnel.
Founders, Rod Bremer and Paul Gillespie commented on the Columbia River Knife & Tool's rapid growth in the highly competitive cutlery industry: "We began with the vision of offering top quality knives at affordable prices to give the highest possible value," said Gillespie. Fortunately, because we were starting with a blank sheet of paper, we could make the new designs we wanted from the optimum materials, using the latest high tech manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, injection molding and fine blanking.
Before packing and shipping each Columbia River Knife & Tool knife, it is inspected for defects in materials and workmanship, the lock and cutting edge are checked, it is opened and closed to assure smoothness of action, and it is lubricated and adjusted if needed.
All Columbia River Knife & Tool knives are built incorporating the most advanced equipment and production systems available, and quality is controlled from beginning to end. Knives are built the way they should be built without compromising quality in any part of their creation. Columbia River Knife & Tool accessories are crafted to the same standards as the knives, so that each sheath, for example, lives up to the customers high expectations.
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