Columbia River Knife and Tool M-16-14FD Big Dog Knife - Combination Blade

I wasn't familiar enough with CRKT M16 models to know that some lack the inter-frame build (one fixed liner, one locking). This knife had only one liner (the locking one), with the rigidity of the handle resulting only from the Zytel scales and spacers. It just didn't give an impression of quality, or at least not the quality I'd expect at the relatively high price. The M16 and M21 aluminum builds are far more rigid, and I feel they are the only application where a single spacer is warranted instead of an inter-frame.

Very solid, sharp, good quality, lock works very well. Tanto blade style is best for rough work, not so good for skinning and carving. A great emergency knife. Very good value at this price!

I am a firefighter/ paramedic and many of my friends own this knife and I have bought 4 of them (gifts). The only problem with this knife would be it's size. It is probably to large for most pockets unless you wear loose fitting pants; however, it does have a good clip. This duck and pheasant season I did most of my bird cleaning with this knife... A man can never own enough knives!

I use it at work as a emergency knife

I bought this because it fills a special need: a strong serious knife without heavy handle and sheath of fixed blade. The blade is thick steel in a length suitable for self-defense or extrication, yet will handle most camping needs. Good to keep in car as well. Nice value for money. Might rate a rare five if I had used it longer and could assess edge holding and durability better.

its all good

Very solid feeling. Love the backup lock back mechanism. Truly feels like a fixed blade when locked.

This knife is huge. Definitely riding the edge of being legal for carry. Liner lock engages automatically but the Lawk system must be engaged manually. Opening is very smooth and handle is very grippy.

CRKT are great knives. The description is not accurate. There is no Auto Lawk, only the manual LAWK.

Perfect companion for me at work or outdoors