Spotlight Series: CRKT M16 Classic

Every week on Spotlight Series we highlight a new or exciting product just added to our inventory. This week we’re looking at the reissued original M16 from CRKT.

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This week we’re spotlighting the latest version of CRKT’s M16: the Classic. The M16 line has been a mainstay from CRKT for over fifteen years. This new model is actually a reissue of the very first M16 in order to commemorate the passing of their designer, Kit Carson.

Here today we have three variations, the 02S, the 03S, and the 04S. All these models feature blades made of AUS 8 stainless steel with a hollow grind and bead blast finish. The 02S sports a tanto blade that comes in just over 3" long. On the 03S we’ve got just about a 3.5" spear point, and then the 04S is back to the tanto, this time just under 4" long.

Blade can be deployed one of two ways; either via the ambidextrous thumb stud or the Carson flipper. Very nice action on this line. Knife is closed back down using the liner lock. For that extra bit of safety the M16 classic also features CRKT’s patented LAWKS system. That means there’s a little safety slider that prevents the liner lock from being depressed, so there’s zero chance of an accidental closure.

Handles on all three models are made from 6061 aluminum and fit very nicely in the hand. The hand feel is reasonably comfortable, with the machined holes providing a decent amount of grip. There’s some light jimping towards the base of the spine that helps the hold feel good and secure.

The M16 has a nice, sturdy pocket clip that can be reassigned to your choice of four positions, allowing for tip-up or tip-down carry on either side.

Overall, the CRKT M16 Classic is a great choice for an everyday carry folder, and a fitting tribute to the memory of Kit Carson. You can click the annotation or the link in the description to learn more about this knife, or click the CRKT logo to learn about the variety of M16 folders we have available. Pleas like and subscribe, and don’t forget to check back every Monday for a new episode of our Spotlight Series. Thanks for watching, have a great day.

[gregshock]

I think AUS8 is a great blade steel and I've had excellent luck with it taking and holding a nice edge. CRKT's AUS8 has been fantastic. I have Benchmades, Spyderco's, ZT's, CRK's and CRKT knives. For the price point a CRKT knife is a great value, with excellent performance.

[nathanwoj]

I think the spear point looks best on these knifes. Even tho I love tantos

[Frank-ufvn]

Mine is the M16 01s, man it sucks to be me....hell with that I love this knife its its my EDC favorite !

[JackG]

Ive been looking at the M16's, but tthere is SO MANY of them, that Ive been down the Rabbit hole and back so many times I simply give up. I don't see how I could buy one, and not run into a better one in a few weeks and have buyers remorse. CRKT needs to put out some kind of a guild explaining the differences between them. As it is, there is just WAY too many of them.

[soulstealer]

i carry the m16 04s classic an love it

[Surago]

You should not of said "zero chance of an accidental closure". This has be proven to not be true. Still it's a good knife.

[krustbag]

id like to see this set released in a KZ version, with autolawks. I'd buy all three then.
I'd also like to see a m16-03kz made with a tanto blade

right now I prefer the m16-01ks, m16-02ks, m16-03ks and m16-04ks.

[РоманМихайлов-вю]

Мне нужен обзор на русском. Чё он там лапочет, них .. не понятно

[RebelForce]

Shame about the shit steel.. someone please make these in s30v or anything higher grade