The CRKT M16 Crossbar Lock folding knife (brand part no. CR M16-03XKC) carries forward Kit Carson’s iconic, military-inspired M16 lineage with a black electro-discharge-plated D2 spear-point blade and an ambidextrous Crossbar Lock for fast, secure one-hand closing. An IKBS ball-bearing pivot keeps deployment smooth, while the lightweight Grivory handle – vented with five weight-reducing holes – keeps the knife easy to carry all day.

Key Specifications

• The blade is made from D2 tool steel with a black EDP finish.
• The blade measures approximately 3.57 inches in length with a spear-point profile.
• The handle is made from lightweight Grivory polymer.
• The locking mechanism is an ambidextrous Crossbar Lock.
• The pivot uses an IKBS ball-bearing system for smooth deployment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a Crossbar Lock?
A: It’s an axis-style locking mechanism that lets the blade be closed one-handed by sliding a crossbar pin, similar in function to an AXIS lock.

Q: Who designed this M16?
A: It was designed by Kit Carson, drawing on his long-running, military-inspired M16 knife line for CRKT.

Buy the CRKT M16 Crossbar Lock Spear Point Folding Knife

This Columbia River (CRKT) M16 ships fast from our Lubbock, TX gun shop and is part of our pocket knives lineup.