Columbia River Knife and Tool's M16-14SF Big Dog Aluminum Tanto Blade Combo Edge Knife

I had a friend who bought this knife 8 years ago and still uses it every day. I knew i was going to buy this blade for years, and i finally made the purchase! CRKT knives are some of the best folders out there and this knife is no exception. Although the large blade makes it a little big for everyday use, when folded and secured with the sturdy belt clip this knife can be carried anywhere, perfectly comfortable in the corner of a jeans or cargo shorts pocket. When unfolded, this knife is NASTY. The blade flies open with a bit of index finger pressure, locking into place with a satisfying "clack." The extra locking mechanism makes it very secure to use without worrying about the knife closing on your fingers. This particular blade was inspired by the design of the M-16, and you can tell...The switch to unlock the blade is even modeled to look like a gun safety. Looks aside, I feel comfortable carrying this knife in the wilderness as a primary blade. It has all the benefits of a large sheath knife in a more compact folding form. The half-serrated edge and Tanto point make it a perfect survival blade, giving you the capability to saw and cut rope while keeping the tactical advantage of the sword-point. The blade is coated with Titanium Nitride making it resistant to corrosion. In all, a 9 out of 10...would recommend it to any outdoorsman. Only drawback is the size, depending on where you work, it might be too large to be considered a "pocket knife."

Picked these up as grooms gifts as I wasn't going to give out tupperware or socks with their names on them. I read some of the reviews that said they are fairly sharp but could be sharper. Well, I know the ones I received were plenty sharp. With in 20min one of the grooms had stabbed a hole in his shorts, which I'm still confused about, as this knife has a decent detent when closed. Then another sent me a picture after returning home (included). He said he didn't feel the cut (sign of a quality sharp knife) but saw blood. First and last pictures are of both the M16-14SF (described/Bottom) and the M16-10KSF (Top) for size comparison. The 14SF is a little larger than expected but as I purchased one for myself I now carry mine every day. The LAWKS system, personally I think it's a neat feature but don't necessarily see it as a must have. Closing with one hand is something that took a little getting used to, but have become very proficient in opening and closing the knife. I would just practice while watching TV and still do every once in a while, but paying close enough attention as to not loose any blood. It's become second nature now, I don't have to even think about it. Very well built knife that has a 4 way adjustable clip for carrying in any position. I am definitely not a knife aficionado but would strongly recommend this knife to anyone looking for a quality knife.

I have always carried a folding knife the last 25 years, always an upper end name brand. Because of my need for a knife with a guard that would prevent my from sliding down the blade I began my search for this type of knife. This knife met my needs and I ordered one. I am so impressed with this knife. The weight is slightly heavier and larger than my other knifes and I love it. I was concerned that it would be a bit big for carrying in my front pocket, but it is not, there are no issues at all keeping this in my front pocket. This knife is weighted and blanced when open and closed. I have used this knife in some defensive training I am doing it feels very natural in my hand. When opened this knife feels like a fixed blade, there is no movement of the blade when locked open. CRKT customer support also gets 5 stars. My knife had the locking lever that at times, would be difficult to release after it was opened. I contacted the company and they had me send it to them. A technician from the company called me to makes sure he understood the issue I was having but could not duplicate (kinda like going to the doctor). I was sent a new knife no other questions asked. I know that CRKT is the only knife I will carry or buy.

I love the m16 line of knives and wanted to get the toughest of the models. So far Ive beaten this thing hard at work and performs damn well after 6 months of hard use and abuse. Disassembly is easy but reassembly is hell when trying to get the spring back in. It sharpens easily, hold a decent edge, and is a real workhorse for work as a contractor like me, or for use as a self defense knife. I’d say it’s great and definitely a knife that earned a “daily carry” award from me. Never realized till now how often I pick it up and feel naked without it or any knife. Only regret was getting serrations as they limit the slicing edge on your knife. The blade material could be better regarding the price but it’s sufficient to try a knife for its design

I keep giving these away to friends and then I have buy another one. It’s really a replacement for a small sheath knife as it’s fairly large, but not as heavy. Very sharp. Great handle. I’ve also had the less expensive plastic handle version, but the aluminum is much better. You can adjust the tension so it stays closed in your pocket.

It’s a very good knife

The CRKT M16-14SF is everything I was expecting and was huge when compared to the CRKT M16-10KS I received a few days before. The M16-14SF is a handful of knife and I have no doubt this will handle any jobs I ask of it. The action is smooth right out of the box and I expect this knife to last years. I still have my M16-12Z that started me down the CRKT M16 family of knives. They've all been solid performers.

It's a big frickin' knife. I have big hands, and it still has some pommel sticking out. I wouldn't call this an "EDC" knife, which for me means a comfortable box cutter. This is a pocket fighting knife. The blade geometry and double guard lends itself to functioning as a stab-and-slash knife. But if you're the kind of person who carries a gun every day like I do, you might as well carry a good folding combat knife too! A few downsides. The action is not bearing-smooth, so you have to give it a good flick to get it open. The thumb studs are useless because they're flush with the frame, and if you try to use them, the guard will catch you on your index finger. The lock-open mechanism activates automatically, unlike older versions of this knife. So you have to get used to two-handed closing while you press the unlock catch while pressing the liner lock aside. The pocket clip is very stiff, so it really hangs onto your pocket. It will take some breaking in and practice to make it a smoothly deploying knife. I have no use for serrations, but there's not a version of this knife at this size without them. And if I have to have serrations, I'll take the tri-point instead of the veff. Aside from that, it's made well, very sturdy, nice finish and good steel. This is my fifth CRKT knife, and I like it. I'd like to try the M16-10 smaller version too. But again, this is not what I'd call an EDC gentleman's knife. It's a beast!