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| Columbia River Knife and Tool's M16-12Z Zytel Serrated Edge Tanto Blade Knife |  | Brand: Columbia River
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $30.54
as of 3/18/2010 01:40 EDT details
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 57,105
Color: Black/Gray
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: M16-12Z
Model: M16-12Z
UPC: 794023161212
EAN: 0794023161212
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Serrated edge blade | | • | AUS 4 stainless steel blade | | • | Tanto blade | | • | Auto Lawks |
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Product Description
Columbia River M16-Z M16-12Z, Small, Combination Edge, Instead of aluminum handles, Columbia River uses tough, textured Zytel scales over a 420J2 stainless steel liner interframe. It is over-build for rigidity, using precision machined stainless steel back spacers. And the handle is assembled with superior offset Torx fasteners. The handle is slightly heftier and wider than the aluminum build M16, but it is exceptionally rigid. To some people, it actually fills the hand better. Tough AUS 4 high carbon stainless steel is used for the blades to give greater everyday utility. All models feature the Carson Flipper, which is not only an aid to opening the blade, especially when wearing gloves, but acts as a blade guard when the blade is open. The M16-02Z and 12Z are tough little bulldogs, with dual grind Tanto-style blades. Incorporated is the patented Lake And Walker Knife Safety (LAWKS) into all models, which converts these folders into virtual fixed blades when engaged. All styles have Teflon bearings and a removable Teflon plated stainless steel clothing/gear clip. M16-12Z: Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point Serrated Cutting Edge - Blade Length: 3.00" (7.0 cm) - Thickness: 0.12" (0.30 cm) - Steel: AUS 4, 55-57 HRC - Handle length: 4.25" (10.8 cm) - Overall length: 7.375" (18.7 cm) - Weight: 3.6 oz. (102 g), Mfg No: M16-12Z, Manufacturer: Columbia River, Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty.
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| Customer Reviews:
Awesome knife, awesome value October 3, 2007
R. Berry (Farmersville, Texas)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is an awesome knife.
The Columbia River Knife & Tool company makes quality products at a fair price, and they have a lot of fine tools.
But the M16 series of knives is my choice for EDC, "every-day carry". I have a CRKT M16 clipped inside my front pants pocket literally any time I'm wearing clothing. I've carried these knives for about six years now. I prefer the 3.5" version for carrying on my clothes, but my wife likes the 3" as a more "ladylike" size.
What makes this knife so special? Why's it so cheap if it's so good?
This knife is made from stainless steel. I have horribly abused my knife and I find that occasionally, I need to take it apart and clean the gunk from under the perforated Zytel scales. It rusts a little, from sweat and from being exposed to a marine environment.
The particular stainless steel they use, unlike most stainless knives, will take and hold a good sharp edge. If you're a sharpening fetishist who is constantly sharpening your knife so that you can shave with it, this isn't the knife for you. If you want a knife for dealing with all the cutting tool needs in your normal daily life, this is perfect.
The best feature of all is the "Carson Flipper." It's that little nub visible on the blade-side of the knife. When the knife is closed, you can open it with one hand, by placing your index finger on the Carson Flipper, and flicking the knife open. It takes about 30 seconds of practice to perfect, and it's smooth and positive. I have had MANY people look at me funny and accuse me of having "an illegal switchblade" when they see me open my knife. . . one second the knife is closed, the next I'm holding a blade. No muss, no fuss.
If you buy this knife, I recommend you obtain the correct Torx drivers needed to service the knife. I'd also recommend you use "blue" Loctite to keep the scale screws from falling out, and you'll want to Loctite and tighten down the screws that hold the belt-clip. You'll need to adjust the tension and lubrication of the main screw (you can use a dime for this) until you get it how you like it.
I've bought several of these knives. I lost one (it may have "grown legs"), I "retired" one that was looking battle-worn, and I'm now on my third. I've bought these knives for friends as gifts. I even sent one to my lover who was serving in Iraq at the time.
You could spend several hundred dollars on a fancy pocket knife. Don't bother; get a CKRT M16-Z and you'll have a faithful companion tool until you wear it out twenty years from now.
Satisfactory....maybe... February 24, 2009
K. Lin (Oakland)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I really liked the knife when i got it... when i got it, it was razor sharp, but after a while, it got dull VERy fast... what i cut with it? fruits. mangos specifically. (why? cuz i get hungry) i dont find anything i dont like abt it other than the sharpness that can be fixed. but the clip gets annoying sometimes, i think they make a more comfortable clip to hold with the handle...
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