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Product Description
The Legendary M16, Reinvented
The CRKT M16-03DB takes one of the most iconic tactical folding knives ever designed and elevates it with three of CRKT’s most advanced technologies. Created from the legendary Kit Carson M16 platform, this modern evolution combines Deadbolt® Lock, Assisted Opening, and the IKBS™ ball bearing pivot system into one exceptionally capable everyday carry knife.
Built around a rugged D2 tool steel spear point blade and lightweight aluminum handle, the M16-03DB is engineered for users who demand strength, speed, and reliability—whether on the job, in the field, or as part of their everyday carry.
Built Around D2 Tool Steel
The 3.58-inch spear point blade is crafted from D2 tool steel, offering outstanding edge retention, excellent wear resistance, and dependable cutting performance.
A rugged stonewash finish helps minimize the appearance of wear while adding corrosion resistance and reducing glare.
Why D2 Steel?
🔪 Excellent edge retention
🛠 High wear resistance
💪 Tough enough for demanding daily use
⚡ Easy to maintain with proper care
The spear point profile provides an excellent balance of piercing strength and slicing performance, making it an ideal choice for everyday utility tasks.
Three Premium Technologies. One Exceptional Knife.
The M16-03DB stands apart by combining three of CRKT’s most respected innovations.
Deadbolt® Lock
Designed by Flavio Ikoma, the Deadbolt® Lock is one of the strongest locking systems CRKT has ever produced, providing exceptional strength and confidence during hard use.
Assisted Opening
A quick push on the flipper tab engages the assisted opening mechanism for rapid, one-handed deployment whenever speed matters.
IKBS™ Ball Bearing Pivot
The IKBS™ (Ikoma Korth Bearing System) creates remarkably smooth blade deployment while reducing friction for fast, effortless opening.
Built for Everyday Carry
The lightweight 6061 aluminum handle provides excellent durability without unnecessary weight. Its ergonomic design offers a secure grip, while the low-profile pocket clip keeps the knife comfortably tucked away until needed.
The result is a tactical folder that’s equally at home on the job site, in the outdoors, or in your everyday carry rotation.
Why Choose the CRKT M16-03DB?
✔ Legendary Kit Carson design
✔ Premium D2 tool steel blade
✔ Deadbolt® locking system
✔ Assisted opening flipper
✔ IKBS™ ball bearing pivot
✔ Lightweight aluminum handle
✔ Stonewashed spear point blade
✔ Built for everyday carry and tactical use
Specifications
- Brand: CRKT
- Model: M16-03DB
- Designer: Kit Carson
- Knife Type: Assisted Folding Knife
- Blade Length: 3.58 in.
- Overall Length: 8.25 in.
- Closed Length: 4.65 in.
- Blade Thickness: 0.12 in.
- Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
- Blade Style: Spear Point
- Blade Finish: Stonewash
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Opening Mechanism: Assisted Flipper
- Pivot System: IKBS™ Ball Bearing Pivot
- Lock Type: Deadbolt® Lock
- Handle Material: Aluminum
- Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, Low Profile
- Weight: 4.0 oz.
- Country of Origin: Taiwan
What’s Included
- CRKT M16-03DB Assisted Folding Knife
- Factory Packaging
- Manufacturer Documentation
Knife Depot Take
The M16 is one of the most influential tactical folding knives ever made, and the M16-03DB is arguably its finest evolution. CRKT didn’t simply refresh the design—they significantly improved it. The addition of the Deadbolt® Lock provides outstanding lock strength, the IKBS™ pivot makes deployment exceptionally smooth, and the assisted opening delivers fast, reliable one-handed operation.
If you’re looking for a hard-use tactical folder with proven heritage and modern engineering, the M16-03DB deserves serious consideration.
Why It’s Worth Paying Attention To
The original M16 earned its reputation through years of military, law enforcement, and civilian use. The M16-03DB builds on that legacy with premium materials and innovative engineering while preserving everything that made Kit Carson’s original design so respected.
For users seeking a dependable everyday carry knife that combines legendary design with cutting-edge technology, the CRKT M16-03DB offers exceptional performance and value.
Upgrade Your Everyday Carry
Experience the next generation of one of the world’s most respected tactical folders. The CRKT M16-03DB combines legendary Kit Carson design with modern innovations for outstanding everyday performance.
Order your CRKT M16-03DB today and carry a tactical icon reimagined for today’s demands.
Specifications
| Blade Thickness | 0.12 |
| Brand | CRKT |
| Designer | Kit Carson |
| Model | M16 |
| Model Number | M16-03DB |
| Opener | Flipper, Thumb Stud |
| Assisted Opened | Yes |
| Blade Color | Black |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 3.58 |
| Blade Material | D2 |
| Closed Length | 4.65 |
| Handle Color | Black |
| Handle Material | Aluminum |
| Knife Weight | 4.0 |
| Knife Type | Folding |
| Lock Type | Button Lock |
| Pocket Clip Include | Yes |
| Point | Spear |
| Total Length | 8.25 |
About brand
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT), is a Tualatin, Oregon-based manufacturer of knives, tools, and accessories founded in 1994.
CRKT means Quality. All CRKT knives and tools are built incorporating the most advanced equipment and production systems available, and quality is controlled from beginning to end. Knives are built the way they should be built�?without compromising quality in any part of their creation. CRKT accessories are crafted to the same standards as the knives, so that each sheath, for example, lives up to the customers�? high expectations.
Sport & Work Knives
CRKT continues to 'think outside the box' by seeking out new and unique designs and mechanisms, just when everyone in the industry thinks they have seen it all. For example, the company is introducing the tiny McGinnis Shrimp, the
Gekkota Pocket and Golf, the ExiTool, Ta-Bar Tool, Norfork Diver and Whitewater, and Klecker NIRK�? all exciting and unusual. At the same time, it continues to broaden it�?s traditional knife models, including for the first time, Classic pocket knives, as well as the Centofante Tribute, Carson M4-02 series, and the Delegate and Vertex lines.
More natural and premium materials.
CRKT is continuing to specify the natural and premium materials that are common in the best custom knives, including more knives
with layered Micarta, G10, stag, jig bone, white bone, ram horn, and hardwoods such as thuya root, cocobolo, ebony, walnut, and burl.
CRKT Limited Lifetime Warranty: This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship. If one of our knives ever breaks or fails because of material or manufacturing defect, we�?ll replace the knife. This warranty runs as long as you own your knife. Coverage ends if you sell or otherwise transfer the knife to someone else, or if your CRKT knife is modified in any way.
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