Kit Carson, designer of the M16® Series, became famous for his custom titanium frame M16s. True to Kit\'s custom design in all details, the production M16T models have been taken a step further with the addition of the patented* Lake And Walker Knife Safety (LAWKS®), which converts them into virtual fixed blades when engaged.
The handles, which form the open-build frame, are CNC machined from 6AL4V titanium. The result is a better strength-to-weight ratio than steel or aluminum, and an almost indestructible frame. The titanium frame is minimally ceramic bead blast finished to enhance grip. The single 420J2 stainless steel locking liner with friction grooves provides positive locking.
Blades are AUS 8 stainless steel, chosen for edge retention and durability, in non-reflective fine bead blast finish, with Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point Serrated edges. This steel can handle the most rugged cutting tasks and still be field sharpened.
Of course, the T models feature the signature Carson Flipper extension to the blade, which aids opening and acts as an additional blade guard.
The Big Dog M16-14T is a hefty, full-size working knife with a dual grind modified Tanto-style blade.
The slim profile M16-13T has a spear point blade with a false edge on the spine, a slender shape that is ideal for a variety of carry positions.
One-hand opening and closing is quick and smooth, the result of Teflon® bearings at the blade pivot. The ambidextrous thumb stud with checkered surface provides instant access in any circumstance. Both models feature a removable Teflon plated stainless steel clothing/gear clip.
Columbia River M16-13T Titanium - Combo Serrated Edge
$129.99 $87.99
-in stock-
Columbia River M16-01T Titanium - Plain Edge
$109.99 $74.49
-ships in 3 to 4 days-
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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