M16-10KSF EDC Folding Pocket Knife: Special Forces Everyday Carry, Black Serrated Edge Blade, Tanto, Frame Lock, Dual Hilt, Stainless Steel Handle, Reversible Pocket Clip

I own more than 70 knives -- most are folders -- and this is the one I carry every day. It clips unobtrusively inside my waistband, so I don't have a knife rolling around in my front pocket, bashing my keys or clanging around with coins. It lays comfortably at an angle and doesn't poke me when I'm seated at my desk or in the car. It's a small, reliable, indispensible tool. It cuts all kinds of materials well (from rope -- nylon and hemp -- to zip ties, cardboard, packing tape, and rubber hose). I like the partially-serrated edge for the tough jobs. I have another CRKT M16 with the drop-point blade, but I prefer the tanto point because it's more substantial when piercing tougher materials (like leather). Mine was sharp out of the box, but I gave the edge a quick freshening and stropping as a matter of habit. Like any knife it does require sharpening every once in a great while, but an occasional quick deburring of the edge keeps it cutting smoothly and cleanly, and extends the interval between sharpening. I've found that the CRKT M16s I've owned are a little stiff when new; the blade lock/release is particularly notchy. But if you work the blade open and closed a dozen times or so the locking/relase action becomes very smooth. I've played with the tension of the blade retention screw, but honestly I didn't see any benefit -- the several I own were adjusted well from the factory. This isn't really a self-defense knife -- it would need to be about 20% larger, and IMHO that would make it too large for a 'daily carry' knife, especially around the office. But the blade is stout for a knife of this size; the blade lock is postive and firm, and the handle provides very good grip even when your hands are slippery. So in a self-defense situation, I'd much rather have this knife at hand than most other folders. Overall, a great day-to-day carry knife. And at this price, it's a steal. UPDATE July 2013: Yes, I still carry this CRKT every day; still just as sharp and as reliable as the first day I bought it. Haven't had any issues with the blade locking system. Use this knife regularly and the muscle memory will take over in short order; it really is a one-handed operation to open or close this little gem. Only difference over the last two years is that I've bought a total of four more -- one for the glovebox of each car and one in the nightstand. Simple, well made, reliable, and a good value -- what more could you want?

Owned this knife for over 2 years and it deserves a good review. Upon receiving the knife, it was smaller than I expected, even after watching videos and looking at pictures of it. Handle feels like the width of 2 ballpoint pens laid together, so it's not for heavy use, but this makes it completely dissapear clipped in your pocket. Lightweight and deep carry clip make it easy to forget about. I got the tanto tip and serrations, which look cool, but if I had to do again I would do away with the serrations. I don't find much use for them and they just make it harder to sharpen. A lot of reviews mention the AutoLawks extra spring lock, and truthfully, unless you're a complete moron, this is simple and nothing to complain about. Very easy to get used to, even in your non dominant hand. In fact, when I use other knives without it, they feel unsecure. There is no spring assist with the flipper, something I'm used to with previous Kershaws. This knife requires a motion similar to aggressively flipping a light switch off. Stays as sharp as can be expected, nice size, looks good and works great, could not be happier with a $30 knife. Note: The first knife that was sent to me through Amazon was very stiff. With all the strength in my pointer finger, (and I don't have weak fingers..I got some buff fingers) I could not use the flipper to deploy the blade. Sent it to CRKT and their replacement has been working flawlessly since.

This knife has the famous CRKT quality and unique doubly secure locking feature. It is very lightweight but surprisingly strong and the blade was very sharp right out of the package. Once locked open to close it you need to pull the red dot locking lever back and simultaneously move the liner lock aside. All of that happens with one hand. Opening it is fast and easy. Just pull the stud and the blade flips out and locks. Again with just one hand. The blade is substantial and nearly as long as a large folder weighing twice as much. Altogether these features make this one of the best knives to keep with you. My only caveat is I don't think 440c stainless has the edge retention of some of the better knife steel. The good news is that the blade is pretty stout and occasional sharpening is something most of us are willing to do. Still, I would happily pay a little more for a high end steel and the amount used to make a blade this size probably doesn't cost that much.

It’s a good little pocketknife for the price. This is second one I bought. The first one lasted a long time until it got ran over by a dozer

When I first got the knife, I was genuinely impressed at just how nice it looked. This knife is everything I was expecting it to be AND MORE. I thought it looked nice in the pictures on the product page, but oh man it looks even BETTER in person. The pictures don't do it enough justice, but it looks awesome and feels awesome too! The stainless steel handle is what gives it that nice, clean look and feel to it. As for the blade, I'd say it came sharpened pretty well right out of the box and it looks just as nice as the handle. Great construction all around the knife and great quality. For the money, you are most definitely getting what you paid for. Just keep in mind that this knife isn't very big so don't expect it to be. And if you have smaller to average sized hands it'll feel great in your hands. Maybe not so much if you have larger hands so just keep that in mind. It doesn't take up much space in my pocket at all which is great. It may not be the most expensive or sharpest or biggest knife in the world, but it is a damn good knife. This will be one of the best purchases you'll ever make if you're not THAT into knives like me and are just looking for a simple knife to carry around and use everyday. Looking forward to carrying this around with me all the time as part of my EDC.

Good knife , my second one , holds an edge and will sharpen to an extremely sharp edge .

For several years, my every day carry (EDC) knife was a beautiful stainless steel Spyderco. I'm not especially hard on my knives, nor am I prone to loosing them, so this scenario was satisfactory for some time. As the years passed however, damage began to accrue and my old blades retirement became inevitable. I decided that it was time to invest (as little as possible) into a new, more utilitarian, EDC knife. A coworker/friend recommended the Columbia River M16 to me. Producing my due diligence, I read some reviews and the usual rigmarole, but I couldn't fool myself. I knew I would buy this knife as soon as I saw the price. 2 days after placing my order, my new EDC was in my hand. Upon opening the box, I was satisfied with my purchase. Every aspect of the knife is murdered out (black) with the only exception being the grayish text stamped onto each side of the blade. It's light and solid feeling in hand. While the Carson flipper takes a little getting used to, I'm confident to conclude that it is an awesome feature. Another tight aspect of the M16 is the AutoLAWKS mechanism. Not only is it a great safety feature, it's also a wee bit silly to watch your friends try to close the blade after they borrow it. The blade was razor sharp straight out the box, and the tanto-style tip is exceptional. It even throws nice. For around $30, one simply cannot go wrong with this item. If you're looking for a well built, reliable, and stylish knife, take this plunge.

I purchased this knife for EDC several months ago. I have carried it often and waited to write the review until I was familiar with it. The knife is well made and fits in the hand well. The clip keeps it sturdily clipped onto my jeans pocket. After practicing with the knife repeatedly I have become efficient at opening it and closing it with one hand. At first I was flummoxed at how to close the knife. However, it is just like any other skill and requires repetition to master. I have also lubricated the blade and it did help it open easier. Now that some of the lubrication has worn off the knife is again hard to open in one movement. Nevertheless, I work with it every day and each day it opens easier. I feel certain that with time it will loosen up and open freely with one hand. The knife came sharp and after trying it on many items, like you will with a new knife, I gave it a good sharpening to tweak the edge. Once very sharp, and before I became familiar with the Tanto point I did cut my finger pretty seriously opening a package. This was totally my fault. It did give me an opportunity to observe first-hand, so to speak, that despite its small size the M-16 knife can wreak havoc on human skin so be careful. I realize I am very unlikely to ever employ this knife in self defense. Nevertheless, as one of several personal security items I keep close it makes me feel much better than I did prior to owning it.