M16

M16® SRT & MIL

      Gary Paul Johnston knows what it's like to put your life on the line daily. He did it as a commander with the Shaker Heights Police Department, and tells the story of the creation of his 1* logo this way: "Back in 1986, my SWAT unit was fortunate during actual raids, but we seemed to average at least one minor injury per practice session. Other teams had similar problems, especially during SWAT competitions, so I decided to create something to remind everyone to be more careful. The idea for the 1* logo came from a joke I heard as a kid."
      That joke has many variations, but perhaps the oldest versions tells of the teacher in a one room schoolhouse who first covered the American history lesson, and then went on to grammar and punctuation. she asked, "Can anyone here use the word 'asterisk' in a sentence." A boy's hand immediately shot up, and he blurted, "We just covered that in the history lesson. It was patriot Nathan Hale who said, 'I regret that I have only one-ass-to-risk for my country."
       Gary went on to design the logo in a shield shape similar to the U.S. Army's Big Red 1. It not only looks sharp and reminds one to be careful, but it provides the important stress relieving element of humor to police, fire, medical emergency and military teams who find themselves operating in a high risk environment and living on the edge.
       Gary has granted Columbia River Knife & Tool the exclusive right to use his "1*" logo on special models of its folding and fixed blade knives. He says, "Not one to allow my logo to be used on anything but the best, I chose CRKT because its knives are the high quality to meet the most challenging situations. I know you will be as proud of your new CRKT knife as I am."
       Identical in construction to our popular M16, the LE and M models offer the same sure-grip contoured handles of 6061 T6 aluminum, hard anodized in Law Enforcement blue for the LE and Olive Drab for the M. The stainless steel locking liners with friction grooves are also black Teflon plated, and give positive locking with limited access, for superior safety. AUS 8 stainless steel blades, chosen for edge retention and durability, plated in black non-reflective Teflon. Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ serrated edges for rugged cutting tasks that break down standard cutting edges. All models feature the "Carson Flipper" Extension to the blade, which aids opening and acts as an additional blade guard.
       The M16-14LE and M are hefty, full size working knives.
       The M16-13LE and M feature a slim profile design that is ideal for a variety of carry positions.
       The M16-12LE and M are little bulldogs, packing a lot of power in compact packages.
       One-hand opening and closing is velvet smooth, the result of Teflon® bearings. The ambidextrous thumb stud with checkered surface provides instant access in any circumstance. Every model features a removable black Teflon plated stainless steel clothing / gear clip.
       If you work in a High Risk Environment, be careful out there! Carry one of the 1* model M16s. Designed for those who serve.

Colors:
LE:            Law Enforcement Blue Handles
                 Black Teflon-plated Blade, Black Hardware
M:             Olive Drab (OD) Handles
                 Black Teflon-plated Blade, Black Hardware

M16-12 (bulldog) LE & M Specifications:
Blade:        Overall length: 3.13" (7.9 cm)
                 Cutting edge: 3.06" (7.8 cm)
                 Thickness: 0.10" (0.25 cm)
                 Steel: AUS 8, 57-58 HRC
Handle:      Closed length: 4.25" (10.8 cm)
Weight:      2.9 oz. (82 g)

M-16 "bulldog" Models:
M16-12LE: LE Blue Combined Razor-Sharp & Triple-Point™ Serrated Cutting Edge
M16-12M: Military Olive Drab (OD) Combined Razor-Sharp & Triple-Point™ Serrated Cutting Edge
Retail: $79.99
LPS Sale Price $63.99 free shipping included!

M16-13 (slim) LE & M Specifications:
Blade:            Overall length: 3.56" (9.0 cm)
                     Cutting edge: 3.38" (8.6 cm)
                     Thickness: 0.10" (0.25 cm)
                     Steel: AUS 8, 57-58 HRC
Handle:           Closed length: 4.63" (11.8 cm)
Weight:           2.9 oz. (82 g)

M-16 "slim" Models:
M16-13LE: LE Blue Combined Razor-Sharp & Triple-Point™ Serrated Cutting Edge
M16-13M: Military Olive Drab (OD) Combined Razor-Sharp & Triple-Point™ Serrated Cutting Edge
Retail: $79.99
LPS Sale Price $63.99 free shipping included!

M16-14 (full size) LE & M Specifications:
Blade:           Overall length: 3.94" (10.0 cm)
                    Cutting edge: 3.88" (9.9 cm)
                    Thickness: 0.14" (0.35 cm)
                    Steel: AUS 8, 57-58 HRC
Handle:         Closed length: 5.31" (13.5 cm)
Weight:         4.9 oz. (139 g)

M-16 "full size" Models:
M16-14LE: LE Blue Combined Razor-Sharp & Triple-Point™ Serrated Cutting Edge
M16-14M: Military Olive Drab (OD) Combined Razor-Sharp & Triple-Point™ Serrated Cutting Edge
Retail: $89.99
LPS Sale Price $71.99 free shipping included!