Columbia River Knife and Tool M16-13SFG 3-1/2-Inch Special Forces Folding Knife with Veff Serrated Blade

by Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT)

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From the Manufacturer

M16-13SF Special Forces made by Columbia river knife and tool is an G10 handled 3-1/2-Inch combo edge knife. This AUS 8 steel designed by a former army sergeant major has easy one handed opening, tanto blade and our patented auto lawks system. The M16-13SF has a black blade and dual flippers.

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ATTRIBUTES Blade Detail: ComboEdge

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001J31HDG
• Item model number: M16-13SFG
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,081 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great EDC knife, January 3, 2009

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Michael Eric Sides - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Columbia River Knife and Tool M16-13SFG 3-1/2-Inch Special Forces Folding Knife with Veff Serrated Blade (Tools & Home Improvement)

CRKT M16-13SFG- a lightweight, durable, useful knife

PROS:
Flippers- The hilt formed by the flippers is extremely handy for protecting knuckles and fingers. I use one for opening, and the other side for closing the knife. I've heard complaints from some people that the flippers keep it from resting right while its in a pocket, but i've found that they are extremely useful for pulling the knife out of a pocket.
autoLAWKS- takes a while to get used to, but ultimately a good idea and adds an additional sense of security.
Veff Serrations- many people don't like the look or the single-edge grind, but i like the more elegant, longer serrations on the sfg. in addition, they seem to be much more effective at cutting through layers of cardboard than more typical serrations, and there is less friction provided by these serrations, meaning a smoother, less bumpy cut.

CONS:
Blade finish-The finish on the blade can be marred- I'm going to be 100% fair and say that I havn't attempted to clean it beyond rubbing the blade down with a rag, but dirt/scratches show up much more on the coated blade than they would on a non-coated blade.
Factory applied lubrication- The oil put on by the factory left a slight blackish grey stain on my khaki work pants where the clip shows on the outside of the pocket. I should have cleaned the knife before I started carrying it, my fault.

Definately in this case the pros outweigh the cons, and I would recommend this knife to anyone looking for a quality tool.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect fit between the 16-10Z and the 16-14SFG, October 17, 2009

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Janizary - See all my reviews

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I decided to pick this up to see how it fit, size-wise, in comparison to its larger sibling the M16-14SFG. I own several 16-10Z EDCs and picked up the 14SFG for something a bit more robust. While it is admirable in its price range (as are all CRKT knives that I've had the opportunity to own) it turned out to be a bit bigger than I'd want to carry on my shoulder harness as a multi-function knife. Opened it was bigger and heavier than the Blackhawk Nightedge (okay, its a tad bit shorter, but I swear its heavier).

As such, I opted to try the 16-13SFG, and it really fit the bill for what I was looking for. Somewhat larger than the 16-10EDC, yet still having a much thinner and lighter blade thans its larger sibling, the 14SFG. Yet is retains the dual'hilt' and the veff serrations, which I growing fond of. If you are looking for a somewhat more agressive alternative in same price/size range as the Gerber Evo, the CRKT M16-13SFG (or the 13Z if you'd prefer to have a single, smaller, folding lever) is a great option.

In all of the CRKT knives that I own, they have decent quality steel, solid construction, decent edge retention, and I really prefer the CRKT LAWKS double locking system over comprable single-lockers like the Gerber Evo (of which I have a few, both full and Jr.). The LAWKS system is easy-to-use, and gives you a more solid feeling of safetly that the knife will STAY OPEN, even if you are putting some grippy torque on the handle and blade. Look, I "use" my knives when in the field, they're not just for looks, so the CRKT knives combination of price, quality, durability, and the LAWKS system really works for me. And if one does break (which has not happened yet) it won't break the bank like one of my Case or CS knives would. ;-)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a more affordable version!, August 6, 2011

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Wmpyr - See all my reviews

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Length:: 7:42 Mins

If you want a tactical folder, you can't go wrong with the CRKT Special Forces series. The full crossguard has multiple uses, including the many ways one can deploy the blade open which is featured in my video. At the heart, this is a slender straight tanto knife making it a simple and effective to use.