CRKT M16-01Z & 10KZ review

[deadduck357]

Columbia River Knife & Tool sent me a pair of their ‘Everyday Carry’ (EDC) folding knives for review.

Both are locking liner folders featuring the AutoLAWKS lever (aka safety).

M16-01Z

The ‘Carson Flipper’ blade extension assists in opening and acts as a guard when the blade is open.

Knife specs:

Mfr: Columbia River Knife & Tool Inc.
Model: M16-01Z
Weight: 2.4 oz.
Overall length: 7.156 in.
Closed length: 4.026 in.
Width w/clip: 0.620 in.
Blade length: 3.044 in.
Blade thickness: 0.098 in.
Blade material: 8CR15MoV stainless steel
Liner material: 2CR13 stainless steel
Handle material: Glass filled nylon

Dual studs, jimping, clip and safety lever.

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M16-10KZ

The combo serrated Tanto-style blade has a black EDP finish.

Knife specs:

Mfr: Columbia River Knife & Tool Inc.
Model: M16-10KZ
Weight: 2.4 oz.
Overall length: 7.063 in.
Closed length: 4.019 in.
Width w/clip: 0.616 in.
Blade length: 2.985 in.
Blade thickness: 0.100 in.
Blade material: 8CR15MoV stainless steel
Liner material: 2CR13 stainless steel
Handle material: Glass filled nylon

Blackened locking liner.

It doesn’t require the use of the flipper to open but it does make it easier and the safety is easily manipulated with the trigger finger. The 01Z did required some break-in before the liner lock would completely engage the blade. Both knives felt comfortable in my large sized hand, while the handle texture offered ample grip. Their light weight and slim profile permit unobtrusive all-day carry. During the sharpness test 3/16-inch braided nylon & polypropylene rope offered no resistance against the razor sharp edges. I like them both – either would make a great EDC knife.

for full review - http://lead-slinger.com/crkt-m16-01z10kz-edc-knives

 

[Blade First]

Enjoyed your succinct review.

Big CRKT fan but do not care for the AutoLAWKS system. If I want my knife locked, would rather roll on the original system myself.

 

[hso]

Your firearms reviews are fine, but knife reviews are expected to have a lot more testing than a few cuts on polypro and nylon line. Look at the reviews done in Blade, Tactical and Knives Illustrated for guidance. Were the blades hair-popping sharp out of the box, how many cuts on standard packing cardboard box material and sisal or manila 0.5-in rope can be made before sharpening is required to restore the edge to hair popping sharp, how easy was it to sharpen using standard methods, how strong is the tip, how easy does it pierce standard material like double thick cardboard, do the mechanism stay securely locked when the blade is used to stab into a fir board.

 

[Gordon]

What retail price range? Where are they made ?

 

[hso]

Gordon,

They say Taiwan even though the steel is PRC; the price ranges from $22-$45, but then you knew all that already.

 

[deadduck357]

Enjoyed your succinct review.

Big CRKT fan but do not care for the AutoLAWKS system. If I want my knife locked, would rather roll on the original system myself.

Thanks, I try to avoid a verbose review.

I would prefer them without the AutoLAWKS system also. Is it safer? Probably. I'm just not use to it.

 

[deadduck357]

Your firearms reviews are fine, but knife reviews are expected to have a lot more testing than a few cuts on polypro and nylon line. Look at the reviews done in Blade, Tactical and Knives Illustrated for guidance. Were the blades hair-popping sharp out of the box, how many cuts on standard packing cardboard box material and sisal or manila 0.5-in rope can be made before sharpening is required to restore the edge to hair popping sharp, how easy was it to sharpen using standard methods, how strong is the tip, how easy does it pierce standard material like double thick cardboard, do the mechanism stay securely locked when the blade is used to stab into a fir board.

Thanks for the critique. It's my first knife review and didn't know what to use for test media. The 3/16" line wasn't sht for these blades. I was expecting a little more resistance but they cut the line like there wasn't anything there.