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Australian Here : Knife received safe and sound. Package was opened by customs, and they left me a nice note saying everything was fine and they had not confiscated anything.
Cheers to the person who packaged the knife, the tension on the pivot was screwed down tight so it was impossible to open one handed (as this was the old arbitrary test customs used to determine if a knife was 'legal' or not). Rest assured this has been corrected and the action works splendidly.
For other Australians looking at ordering any knives from here or elsewhere, be aware the laws were relaxed late last year (https://ssaa.org.au/index.php?/news-resources/politics/commonsense-prevails-in-customs-prohibited-imports-regulations-changes ) so now a lot of previously 'illegal' knives can generally be safely imported. As always, order at your own risk and be prepared to lose the knife it if it is seized - there is zero chance of getting them to reverse a decision after the fact, or release any confiscated object
Fingers crossed one day they will relax the laws on OTF's
My rule of thumb has been if mainstream Australian online sellers have it in stock (ie http://www.extac.com.au/knives_s/3.htm?cn=154&rf=cn) then it will probably make it through. Though I do know some smaller stores used to take the gamble anyway and would often have various 'illegal' knives in stock... which is another reason these knives in Australia are still $70AUD or more.
Fixed blade knives have usually had zero issues at any time - the laws are mainly targeting anything scary and concealable that the media can get its collective knickers in a twist about. Except for daggers (because scary!), though some Australian online sellers manage to stock a few, of course at almost double the US retail price...
CRKT M16-01 Series Knives
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The M16-01 series from CRKT features basic, easy-to-use knives without excess features—great for those who prefer a bare-bones everyday carry that gets the job done. Each one is equipped with a 58–60 HRC 8Cr13MoV blade and a Carson Flipper, which grants quick blade deployment and doubles as a blade guard in the open position Read More
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scottj
79
Jun 4, 2015
BEARSxARExPEOPLExTOOPlease allow me to share some perspective on this. Massdrop is a place for group buys. After the drops close, a very large order is placed. In the case of this drop, it's over 1000 units. With a small manufacturer like CRKT, the products are likely manufactured only AFTER the order is placed. Next, the product is delivered to Massdrop, and they ship it out to us. As a benefit of using this slower process, we get to buy this lovely CRKT knife for an amazing price. I just did a quick spot check on Amazon, and the cheapest price available there for this knife is 34% higher! It's well worth the wait in my opinion.
tyler.robinson
2
Jun 8, 2015
scottjgood stuff. thanks for the info. i was getting a little edgy myself. heh.
fitschbitsch
10
Mar 10, 2017
Hello guys! I just saw this drop and thought I'd share my story about this knife. I'm in no way related to the CRKT brand, I'm just very content with my purchase i made around 6 years ago. This has been my EDC knife since then. I'm a landscape gardener and this knife had - and still has to - endure quite a bit of stress. The dual-safe-thingy they build in those knives doesn't really like the dirt I had in my pockets and I had to remove it after the first year. The tip broke off last year, because I was (drunkenly) removing an arrow out of a barn door. I had to (roughly) grind a new one. The steel is unbeliveably rigid, which means sharpening does take its time, but when its sharp, it does stay that way. The one-hand flipping mechanism is great and helps when you have to hold something in your one hand and you need to grab and open your knife with the other. It's easy to disassemble, modify and clean and just fits in your pocket without you noticing until you need it. I can only recommend getting this knife, there was only one time where I thought that the blade was too short and that was two years ago, when I was opening drinking coconuts at our vacation. It did work, though. Apart from that, I can't think of a better EDC companion.
Here is how it looks after more than 6 years of heave (ab)use:
Here is how it looks after more than 6 years of heave (ab)use:
fitschbitsch
10
Mar 14, 2017
You're right, but I really wanted a knife that I can take everywhere I want to. I live in Germany and we have pretty strict laws considering knives and other "weapons".
Mattdog
2
Jun 2, 2015
I have to say that I am not pleased with the supply side of this transaction. Just to give you some more visibility about my perspective, in a day and time went next-day air and overnight delivery are available, it has been over two weeks and there is no visible product in my hand or meaningful delivery arrangement. "Light a fire under it, Dick."
Mattdog
2
Jun 2, 2015
Thank you all for correcting my wrong headedness. I must be a victim of a fast everything service paradigm! Silly me. You have brought visibility to my thought process. I will just wait patiently and not make any more comments.
Retropassive
3
May 14, 2015
The description says the M16-01KZ (Auto-LAWKS model) is 8Cr13MoV when it's actually 8Cr15MoV. The other model - M16-01KS - is 8Cr13MoV, however. Don't quote me on the following, but as I understand the 8Cr15MoV is more rust resistant than 8Cr13MoV.
Edit: Now that I look closer, it looks like only the specifications for the M16-01KS were listed, as nearly all the dimensions are ever so slightly different for the M16-01KZ. This is misleading seeing as how the item pictured on the main Massdrop page is the M16-01KZ, while the stats listed are for the M16-01KS model. If anyone is interested the specs on the M16-01KZ are listed here: http://goo.gl/r77ezf on the right hand side of the page.
Edit: Now that I look closer, it looks like only the specifications for the M16-01KS were listed, as nearly all the dimensions are ever so slightly different for the M16-01KZ. This is misleading seeing as how the item pictured on the main Massdrop page is the M16-01KZ, while the stats listed are for the M16-01KS model. If anyone is interested the specs on the M16-01KZ are listed here: http://goo.gl/r77ezf on the right hand side of the page.
DannyMilks
4557
May 14, 2015
Retropassive@Retropassive - good catch! You are right that knives have slightly different blade material. I've updated the Specs to reflect this. Thanks.
mdempsey
21
Aug 11, 2017
$25.32 at Amazon...free shipping with Prime and almost immediate delivery!
Only 4 stars...
Not a great deal!!!
Massdrop could do better.
Dajovp
7
Aug 9, 2017
They said I ordered 1 and paid for 1, but I remember asking for 2. Do you have the email address for that?
kinderghast
8
Oct 15, 2016
Australian Here : Knife received safe and sound. Package was opened by customs, and they left me a nice note saying everything was fine and they had not confiscated anything.
Cheers to the person who packaged the knife, the tension on the pivot was screwed down tight so it was impossible to open one handed (as this was the old arbitrary test customs used to determine if a knife was 'legal' or not). Rest assured this has been corrected and the action works splendidly.
For other Australians looking at ordering any knives from here or elsewhere, be aware the laws were relaxed late last year (https://ssaa.org.au/index.php?/news-resources/politics/commonsense-prevails-in-customs-prohibited-imports-regulations-changes ) so now a lot of previously 'illegal' knives can generally be safely imported. As always, order at your own risk and be prepared to lose the knife it if it is seized - there is zero chance of getting them to reverse a decision after the fact, or release any confiscated object
Fingers crossed one day they will relax the laws on OTF's
My rule of thumb has been if mainstream Australian online sellers have it in stock (ie http://www.extac.com.au/knives_s/3.htm?cn=154&rf=cn) then it will probably make it through. Though I do know some smaller stores used to take the gamble anyway and would often have various 'illegal' knives in stock... which is another reason these knives in Australia are still $70AUD or more.
Fixed blade knives have usually had zero issues at any time - the laws are mainly targeting anything scary and concealable that the media can get its collective knickers in a twist about. Except for daggers (because scary!), though some Australian online sellers manage to stock a few, of course at almost double the US retail price...
kinderghast
8
May 22, 2017
Hey hey,
It has been fantastic - It is my go-to EDC knife since it fits well in my pocket even when wearing business wear, and is small and non-threatening enough that no one in the office freaks out when I use it to open boxes or mail.
It has held it's edge fantastically as well - and was sharp enough out of the box that i just touched it up with my SharpMaker rather than sitting down and re-profiling it completely. I still mean to do that one day but haven't felt the need to.
The frame and blade are still perfect, no chips or scratches in the coating, and the same for the edge and point - still flawless.
I also really like the blade shape and ergonomics - for such a bare-bones looking knife it actually has great balance and is comfortable to use, and the lock mechanism is very sturdy, but still easy enough to disengage with one hand.
The only adjustment I made was to loosen the main screw on the main pivot point there so that the flipper action was smooth and fast to deploy - with that done the action is smooth enough all it takes is light pressure on the flipper and a flick of the wrist.
The liner lock with the LAWKS system is rock solid, no wiggle in the blade and feels safe and secure. Personally I always prefer liner-locks as frame-locks just seem like an accident waiting to happen if you grasp the knife to tightly and accidently disengage the frame-lock while in use.
Probably not an issue for us personally, but it would make me wary to lend it to someone not used to that style. Although i try and avoid lending knives on principle as suddenly you look over they are using the point to try and pry a stuck screw out. Always ask "What do you need it for?" before handing one over!
So yes, I still love this knife and use it almost every day, and it is still going strong
It has been fantastic - It is my go-to EDC knife since it fits well in my pocket even when wearing business wear, and is small and non-threatening enough that no one in the office freaks out when I use it to open boxes or mail.
It has held it's edge fantastically as well - and was sharp enough out of the box that i just touched it up with my SharpMaker rather than sitting down and re-profiling it completely. I still mean to do that one day but haven't felt the need to.
The frame and blade are still perfect, no chips or scratches in the coating, and the same for the edge and point - still flawless.
I also really like the blade shape and ergonomics - for such a bare-bones looking knife it actually has great balance and is comfortable to use, and the lock mechanism is very sturdy, but still easy enough to disengage with one hand.
The only adjustment I made was to loosen the main screw on the main pivot point there so that the flipper action was smooth and fast to deploy - with that done the action is smooth enough all it takes is light pressure on the flipper and a flick of the wrist.
The liner lock with the LAWKS system is rock solid, no wiggle in the blade and feels safe and secure. Personally I always prefer liner-locks as frame-locks just seem like an accident waiting to happen if you grasp the knife to tightly and accidently disengage the frame-lock while in use.
Probably not an issue for us personally, but it would make me wary to lend it to someone not used to that style. Although i try and avoid lending knives on principle as suddenly you look over they are using the point to try and pry a stuck screw out. Always ask "What do you need it for?" before handing one over!
So yes, I still love this knife and use it almost every day, and it is still going strong
krg3
3
Jun 17, 2015
I received my knife about a week ago. I'm very happy with massdrop and their service, but I must say I really was disappointed with this particular product. I have about 10 pocket knives that I just sort of pick from at random for EDC. My boyfriend thinks I might have a bit of a problem. He might be right. Anyway, this is easily my least favorite of them all. Let's run down the issues I have with it:
1. Opening. You basically can't open the knife with your thumb using the thumbstud. It's too stiff and the stud sits flush against the frame which leaves you with insufficient grip to move the blade out of its closed state. You must use the finger catch at the back of the tang to move the blade out. Since the whole thing is stiff, you won't be able to fully open the blade using this technique. You must then employ the thumb stud and move it the rest of the way until locked open. There is no assisted opening like most Kershaw knives, for example. This makes this knife the most unpleasant and unwieldy opening knife I own.
2. Closing. The liner lock is far FAR too stiff. It's also not raised even lightly against the opposite side of the liner. This makes the liner lock difficult to get a good handle on with your thumb to employ pressure. When you combine this issue with the fact that it requires too much effort to move you end up with a knife that is unpleasant and difficult to close.
3. Hinge quality. This knife is a simple pressure hinge mechanism. Mine is too stiff and places too much drag on the blade during the opening procedure. If you loosen the nut to the point where it is actually loose enough for the blade to move as it should then it is too loose and there is slop (play) in the blade back and forth. None of my kershaws do this, and they are comparably priced. My Benchmades feel about as you would expect for $150+ knives. Their mechanisms feel as though they are on roller bearings.
For anyone in the future I hope I can save you the trouble of wasting your money on this. There are far better options at this price point.
1. Opening. You basically can't open the knife with your thumb using the thumbstud. It's too stiff and the stud sits flush against the frame which leaves you with insufficient grip to move the blade out of its closed state. You must use the finger catch at the back of the tang to move the blade out. Since the whole thing is stiff, you won't be able to fully open the blade using this technique. You must then employ the thumb stud and move it the rest of the way until locked open. There is no assisted opening like most Kershaw knives, for example. This makes this knife the most unpleasant and unwieldy opening knife I own.
2. Closing. The liner lock is far FAR too stiff. It's also not raised even lightly against the opposite side of the liner. This makes the liner lock difficult to get a good handle on with your thumb to employ pressure. When you combine this issue with the fact that it requires too much effort to move you end up with a knife that is unpleasant and difficult to close.
3. Hinge quality. This knife is a simple pressure hinge mechanism. Mine is too stiff and places too much drag on the blade during the opening procedure. If you loosen the nut to the point where it is actually loose enough for the blade to move as it should then it is too loose and there is slop (play) in the blade back and forth. None of my kershaws do this, and they are comparably priced. My Benchmades feel about as you would expect for $150+ knives. Their mechanisms feel as though they are on roller bearings.
For anyone in the future I hope I can save you the trouble of wasting your money on this. There are far better options at this price point.
Nafon
13
Jun 18, 2015
krg3The only thing I can agree with based on my experience with the KZ version is that you can't open with the thumbstuds. Other than that, my knife is completely different. I can open and close it easily. The "finger catch" easily opens it all the way without any wrist action, and closing it is easily done with one hand. The blade doesn't have any more "play" than other knives I've owned, either.
Did you repeatedly open/close it to break it in? I didn't have to loosen the screw and it is much easier to use after opening/closing it for a while for the past couple nights.
My only complaint is that its just a tad too small for me. I have to be careful how I hold it when I open it so that the tip of the blade doesn't hit the bottom of my palm. But I have big hands (XXL in golf gloves).
Did you repeatedly open/close it to break it in? I didn't have to loosen the screw and it is much easier to use after opening/closing it for a while for the past couple nights.
My only complaint is that its just a tad too small for me. I have to be careful how I hold it when I open it so that the tip of the blade doesn't hit the bottom of my palm. But I have big hands (XXL in golf gloves).
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