Special knives from CRKT for professional use. Designed with military special forces in mind, the M16-SFs are 'folding fixed blades' with a true hilt.
These knives share a unique design offering a combination of M16 Aluminum Series features requested by a military procurement specialist. The dual grind Tanto-style combination edge blades were specified because they offer maximum strength. The M16 open build allows two Carson Flippers to be incorporated, resulting in a true hilt? very rare in folding knives. Blade, frame and hardware are all non-reflective black.
The SFs also feature the patented* Lake And Walker Knife Safety (LAWKS®), which effectively turns the folders into fixed blades when actuated.
The result is a design that gets blasé knife enthusiasts suddenly excited. When open, with LAWKS actuated, it offers the strength, rigidity and safety of a hilted fixed blade. Release the LAWKS lever, release the locking liner, and it folds to an easily carried length. You have the advantages of a fixed blade with--out the disadvantage of a costly sheath carry system. Two sizes are available.
M16-13SF Slim Profile. This model features a 3.50 in. (8.9 cm) blade and weighs only 3.5 oz. (98 g). It is ideal when weight and bulk must be kept to a minimum.
M16-14SF Big Dog. This is our hefty utility version, with a 3.94 in. (10.0 cm) blade and full size handle with butt pommel which is exceptionally useful in tactical situations. Weight is kept to 5.6 oz. (159 g).
The CRKT production aluminum frame SFs are based on Kit Carson's custom M16 design. They feature contoured handles of textured, black, hard anodized 6061 T6 aluminum, with a perimeter radius for a comfortable grip with or without gloves. Stainless steel locking liners with friction grooves, for positive locking. AUS 8 stainless steel blades, chosen for edge retention and durability, with non-reflective black titanium nitride coating for maximum corrosion resistance. Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point Serrated edges for rugged cutting tasks.
One-hand opening and closing is quick and smooth, the result of precision tolerances and Teflon® bearings. The ambidextrous thumb stud with checkered surface provides instant access in any circumstance. Each knife comes with two stainless steel black Teflon-plated clothing/gear clips, extra screws and a Torx® tool, allowing four position carry on belts or webbing - tip up, tip down, left or right. (Caution: the M16-SF series is not designed for in-pocket carry.)
Specifications:
Blade Length:
3.50 in. (8.9 cm)
Blade Shape:
Dual Grind Tanto Blade
Blade Steel:
AUS 8, 57-58 HRC
Clip:
Clothing/Gear clips
Handle Material:
6061 T6 Aluminum
Knife Type:
Folding
Length Closed:
4.63 in. (11.8 cm)
Length Overall:
8.13 in. (20.7 cm)
Weight:
3.5 oz. (98 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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