CRKT M21 series

[blackseven]

Anyone have one of these as an EDC knife? I've heard it's BIG, but too big to carry? They can be had relatively inexpensive on amazon, are they knockoffs or just fairly priced?

http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Rive...L1L4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322181080&sr=8-1

 

[hso]

I've carried one and I liked it. I DO NOT like the "SF' since the "cross guard" is annoying as anything to use.

Amazon doesn't carry knockoffs, as a rule, so you should be able to buy with confidence.

 

[Tirod]

Oops, misread that as M16. My bad.

 

[Sgt_R]

I used to EDC an M16. Switched to an M21-4 about a year ago. The size takes some getting used to, and the blade is marginally slower to deploy due to the increased weight, but it's been a great knife. No complaints here.

One thing: the blade is just shy of 4", making it illegal to carry in many jurisdictions that restrict blade length. If such things concern you, the sub-3.5" M16 is probably a better choice.

R

 

[nevermas]

I had a M21, got it as a giveaway gift, the nonserrated version. Really liked the big bell but the steel is not the best. It kept a decent edge during a hunting/skinning weekend but I preferred to use my Izula or Chris Reeve more.

The one thing I really disliked was the thin and narrow pocket clip. For such a heavy knife, you'd think CRKT could have put on a wider pocket clip. If you can get over that, then the M21 might be good for your needs. Not very ergonomic though, hand hurts after using it for a long time, especially in colder/wetter weather.