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product_id: 68418967
title: "M16-03KS"
brand: "crkt"
price: "$193.37"
currency: USD
in_stock: null
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/68418967-m16-03ks
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
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# Quick flipper blade deployment Robust frame lock security 3.55" Sandvik 12C27 blade M16-03KS

**Brand:** crkt
**Price:** $193.37
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ⚔️ Own the legacy. Carry the edge.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** M16-03KS by crkt
- **How much does it cost?** $193.37 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- crkt enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted crkt brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
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## Key Features

- • **Instant Access Flipper:** Deploy your blade lightning-fast with the iconic Carson flipper—because every second counts.
- • **Lock It Down with Confidence:** Thick frame lock mechanism ensures your blade stays firmly in place during any task.
- • **A Legendary Design Reimagined:** Honoring Kit Carson’s tactical legacy with a sleek spear point blade and black oxide finish for modern EDC warriors.
- • **Durable Stainless Steel Handle:** Lightweight yet tough, the stainless steel handle with strategic holes offers superior grip and resilience.
- • **Precision-Crafted Sandvik Steel:** Experience razor-sharp edge retention with premium 12C27 steel, engineered for lasting performance.

## Overview

The CRKT M16-03KS is a tactical folding pocket knife featuring a 3.55-inch Sandvik 12C27 steel blade with a black oxide finish for enhanced durability. Designed by legendary Kit Carson, it boasts a fast flipper opening, a robust frame lock for secure blade retention, and a lightweight stainless steel handle with five holes for grip and weight reduction. Perfectly balanced for everyday carry, outdoor adventures, and tactical use, this knife combines heritage craftsmanship with modern performance.

## Description

Homage: Paid. The M16 is the most popular series that CRKT has ever seen. We’re humbled to do right by the revered Kit Carson with this new iteration of a legendary tactically-inspired everyday carry folding knife. This one is more than just a fresh take on a classic. It’s a true tribute to one of the greats.The late Kit Carson designed this and many of his other groundbreaking knives in his shop in Vine Grove, Kentucky. Kit’s lasting legacy comes from his influence on the knife industry—he’s known for popularizing the flipper which is now a household component. Beyond that, he’s also remembered for his esteemed ranking as a Master Sergeant and his high-profile membership in the Cutlery Hall of Fame. The M16-03KS keeps all we love of Kit’s original tactically-inspired everyday carry folding knife and adds a spear point blade complete with a durable black oxide finish. With its hardy frame lock, it’s securely held in place in the midst of whatever job you put in front of it while the stainless steel handle bored with five holes keeps clean and light. With the M16 reissue, we’re honoring a legend the best way we know how.Specifications:Blade Length: 3.552" (90.22 mm)Edge: PlainSteel: 12C27 SandvikBlade Finish: Black OxideBlade Thickness: 0.118" (3.0 mm)Grind: HollowClosed Length: 4.658" (118.31 mm)Open Length: 8.250" (209.55 mm)Weight: 3.8 oz (107.73g)Handle: 2Cr13Style: Folding Knife with Frame Lock

## Features

- Superior Performance: Sandvik 12C27 blade steel for excellent edge retention
- Brute Strength: Frame lock utilizes a thick lock bar to secure the blade
- Fast Opening: The flipper deploys the blade fast
- Ultimate Durability: Stainless steel handle withstands hard use
- Designed by Kit Carson in Vine Grove, Kentucky

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Recommended Uses For Product | Everyday Carry, Indoor, Outdoor, Camping, Hiking |
| Brand | CRKT |
| Model Name | M16-03KS |
| Special Feature | Foldable |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Included Components | Knife |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black Blade / Stainless Handle / M16-03KS |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Style | Plain Edge |
| Blade Length | 3.55 Inches |
| Theme | Tactical |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Hand Orientation | both |
| Item Weight | 3.8 Ounces |
| Blade Shape | Spear Point |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Item Length | 8.25 Inches |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00794023001259 |
| Shape | Spear Point |
| Size | 3.6" |
| Blade Type | Spear Point |
| Manufacturer | Columbia River Knife & Tool |
| UPC | 794023001259 |
| Part Number | M16-03KS |
| Item Weight | 3.8 ounces |
| Item model number | M16-03KS |
| Finish | Coated |
| Material | 12C27 Sandvik Blade, 2Cr13 Handle |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Measurement System | Imperial |
| Special Features | Foldable |
| Usage | Inside, Outside |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Everyday Carry, Indoor, Outdoor, Camping, Hiking
- **Brand:** CRKT
- **Model Name:** M16-03KS
- **Special Feature:** Foldable
- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Included Components:** Knife
- **Handle Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Color:** Black Blade / Stainless Handle / M16-03KS
- **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Style:** Plain Edge

## Images

![M16-03KS - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61OyhMBz59L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Frequently Bought Together

- CRKT M16-03KS Folding Pocket Knife: Sandvik Steel Blade with Stainless Steel Handle, Carson Flipper Opening, and Frame Lock
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*Last updated: 2026-03-07*