When Columbia River considered offering Kit Carson's very popular aluminum M16® design in a more affordable build, they turned to their very successful InterFrame construction.
Instead of aluminum handles, they uses tough, textured Zytel® scales over a 420J2 stainless steel liner inter-frame. They over-built it for rigidity, using a 6061T6 hard anodized aluminum back spacer. And they assembled the handle with superior offset Torx® fasteners.
The handle is slightly heftier and wider than the M16, but it is exceptionally rigid. To some, it actually fills the hand better.
They used their tougher AUS 6M high carbon stainless steel for the blades to give greater everyday utility, and offer both Razor-Sharp and Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point Serrated edges. All models feature the Carson Flipper, which is not only an aid to opening the blade, but acts as a positive blade guard.
The M16-02Z and 12Z are tough little bulldogs, with dual grind Tanto-style blades.
The M16-03Z and 13Z are slimmer designs with a spear point blade with a false top edge. They are ideal for a variety of carry positions.
The hefty M16-04Z and 14Z Big Dogs offer larger dual grind Tanto-style blades. These are full size working knives suited to large hands and heavy duty tasks. They've incorporated the patented* Lake And Walker Knife Safety (LAWKS®) into all models, which converts these larger folders into fixed blades when engaged.
All styles have Teflon® bearings and a removable Teflon plated stainless steel clothing/gear clip.
Which M16 design is right for you? It depends on the task. Think of the original aluminum-handled M16 as an Arabian stallion-purpose bred and lightweight. Think of the M16-Zytel as a Clydesdale-ready to rush a knight into battle or pull a beer wagon. Every day. Day after day.
Specifications:
Blade Length:
3.94 in. (10.0 cm)
Blade Shape:
Dual Grind Tanto Blade
Blade Steel:
AUS 6M, 55-57 HRC
Clip:
Clothing/Gear clip
Handle Material:
Textured Zytel® Scales
Knife Type:
Folding
Length Closed:
5.31 in. (13.5 cm)
Length Overall:
9.25 in. (23.5 cm)
Weight:
6.2 oz. (176 g)
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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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