CRKT DEADBOLT® Folding Knife M16-03DB Plain Edge BLACK
How do you take an already widely-celebrated knife and make it thrice as
good? By taking the legendary M16® design imagined by one of the most
notable knifemakers in history, then adding three groundbreaking
innovations: Deadbolt®, Assisted Opening, and IKBS™ ball bearing pivot
system. Returning with a compact tanto blade, the M16®-02DB doesn’t just
come locked and loaded, its deployment is now faster than ever. Years ago,
knife designer Kit Carson gave us a timeless classic. Now, it’s back with
a whole new legacy to fulfill.
- Strong And Simple: Deadbolt® lock provides incredible strength and
it's easy to use
- Assisted Opening: Flipper deploys the blade fast
- Smooth Opening: IKBS™ ball bearing pivot deploys the blade smooth
- Superior Performance: D2 blade steel for excellent edge retention
- Strong and Lightweight: aluminum handle combines strength with minimal
weight
- Low Profile: pocket clip provides secure carry
- Blade Length - 3.58" (91.03 mm)
- Blade Edge - Plain
- Blade Steel - D2
- Blade Finish - Stonewash
- Blade Thickness - 0.12" (2.95 mm)
- Overall Length - 8.25" (209.55 mm)
- Closed Length - 4.65" (118.16 mm)
- Weight - 4.00 oz. (113.40 g)
- Handle - Aluminum
- Style - Folding Knife w/Deadbolt® Lock
Once upon a time in his shop in Vine Grove, Kentucky, the late Kit Carson
designed the original M16®. It would later skyrocket to popularity and
become an iconic design celebrated by fans throughout the knife community.
But before Kit would step into his role as an innovative knife designer,
he would ambitiously climb the military ranks, dedicating the earlier part
of his life to earning the prestigious title as Master Sergeant. Some
might say that somewhere between Kit’s 20 years of military service and
his respect for the outdoors, the M16® is just as tough as the
designer who brought it to life.
Now, continuing Kit’s legacy, the M16®-02DB incorporates all the best
components from the original tactically-inspired folding knife, only now
featuring a more compact 3.12” tanto blade constructed of powerful D2
steel. And while it’s modeled after Kit’s time-honored design, the
M16®-02DB is a triple threat of innovation, coming together to form a
single, supreme carry. Working in tandem, Ken Onion’s lightning-fast
Assisted Opening matches seamlessly with Flavio Ikoma’s IKBS™ ball bearing
pivot system, achieving a super smooth and quick deployment action.
Besides its sheer speed, the M16®-02DB also tackles the test of strength.
Thanks to Flavio Ikoma’s Deadbolt® technology, once the blade is locked
into place, you can trust it to triumph over moments of hard stress and
endurance. A true master of speed, stability, and strength, just one try
with the M16®-02DB and you’ll know it means serious business.
After all, it can only get better when it hails from a classic.
How Assisted Opening Works
It's held securely closed in your pocket, but initiate the deployment,
and part way through the rotation the blade opens at impressive speed for
simple, powerful, one-handed opening.
How Deadbolt® Works
Steel bolts interlock with the blade when it’s deployed to yield
incredible strength. A prominent button sits at the pivot point for
simple, intuitive disengagement without fingers crossing the path of the
blade.
