Columbia River Knife and Tool's M16-02Z Zytel Razor Edge Tanto Blade Knife

by Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

M16-02Z made by Columbia River Knife and Tool is a Tanto style razor sharp blade knife. The AUS 4 stainless steel blade is high in carbon that makes it a great everyday utility knife. The InterFrame construction has a tough textured Zytel scales over a 420J2 stainless steel liner. Handle assembled with superior offset Torx fasteners.

Product Description

3.13 in. razor sharp cutting edge Tanto style blade made of AUS6M high carbon stainless steel. Handle made of Zytel scales over a 420J2 stainless steel liner interframe. Overall length of 4.25 in. Removable clothing/gear clip.Has a weight of 3.7 ozs.ATTRIBUTES Blade Detail: Plain Edge Blade Length (inches): 3.00 Blade Material: AUS-4 Carry System: Pocket Clip Removable  Handle Material: Zytel Lock Style: Liner Lock Overall Length (inches): 7.38

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 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: B000WAC7RM
• Item model number: M16-02Z
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #107,562 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars great knife for the money, January 9, 2012

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Michael DiTullio (Egg Harbor TWP, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Columbia River Knife and Tool's M16-02Z Zytel Razor Edge Tanto Blade Knife (Tools & Home Improvement)

Opens fast and smooth, and while it takes a little practice on the close, once you get the hang of it, it's a no brainer. It has the feel of a precision tool and the blade was razor sharp on arrival. If I have any complaint it's that I wish it was a little smaller. But other than that I like the knife a lot.

3.0 out of 5 stars Hard to open, harder to close, September 2, 2011

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Karen "karen" (CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Columbia River Knife and Tool's M16-02Z Zytel Razor Edge Tanto Blade Knife (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is my second and last CRKT knife (the other being an M4, which is a nice knife aside from the opening). Both knives were harder to open than the typical assisted opening knife and this one was even harder to close. Eventually you'll get the hang of closing it, but why bother when there are faster and easier opening knives in the same price range such as the SOG Flash II and the Kershaw Ken Onion Blur. I do like the grip on this, seems as though your hand will not slip forward. I find that the holes seem to collect pocket lint, however.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good knife, good value, May 7, 2011

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R. Wajda "Kindle Enthusiast" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Columbia River Knife and Tool's M16-02Z Zytel Razor Edge Tanto Blade Knife (Tools & Home Improvement)

Since I was a kid I've always carried some form of pocket knife. I can't quite understand why anyone wouldn't: the number of times I've seen people struggle with something, looking for a knife while I just reach into my pocket and grab mine--it's an indispensable tool to have.

The M16-02Z is the first one I've owned that has a remarkably smooth and simple to operate one-handed opening mechanism, something that it all too necessary when the other hand is busy holding the thing what needs the cutting. A flick of the finger and wrist and it's as solid as a fixed-blade knife.

The autolawks feature is a matter of taste. Personally, I find it trivial to operate if you follow the directions: hold liner lock with thumb, pull back one lock lever with forefinger and then nudge the blade closed. It takes a minimal amount of coordination to accomplish, and one has to ask if anyone who lacks it should be trying to use a sharp pointy thing in the first place.

If you're in need of a folder that performs as well as a fixed blade knife, you can't go wrong with this one.