Instead of aluminum handles, tough, textured Zytel® scales are used over a 420J2 stainless steel liner InterFrame. It is overbuilt for rigidity, using solid Zytel back spacers. And the handle is assembled with superior offset Torx® fasteners.
The handle is slightly heftier and wider than the aluminum build M16, but it is exceptionally rigid. To some of us, it actually fills the hand better.
We use tough AUS 4 high-carbon stainless steel for the blades to give greater everyday utility, and offer both Razor-Sharp and Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated edges. All models feature the Carson Flipper, which is not only an aid to opening the blade, especially when wearing gloves, but acts as a blade guard when the blade is open.
The M16®-02Z are tough little bulldogs, with dual grind Tanto-style blades.
Blade: Length: 3.00” (7.6 cm)
Thickness: 0.12” (0.30 cm)
Steel: AUS 4, 55-57 HRC
Closed: Handle length: 4.25” (10.8 cm)
Open: Overall length: 7.375” (18.7 cm)
Weight: 3.6 oz. (102 g)
AutoLAWKS™ automatic knife safety is incorporated into all models, which converts the M16 Zytel series into virtual fixed blades when their blades are open and locked.
All styles have Teflon® bearings and a removable Teflon®-plated stainless steel clothing/gear clip.
