Columbia River M16-02XD 3.11" Folding Tanto Plain D2 Steel Desert Tan Grivory Knife

The Columbia River M16-02XD is a tactical folding knife from CRKT's long-running M16 series, designed by legendary knife maker Kit Carson. Built around a 3.11" tanto-profile blade in D2 tool steel, this desert-tan iteration is ready for the hard use that has made the M16 line a long-time favorite of military, law-enforcement, and EDC users.

The blade deploys smoothly via the ambidextrous thumb stud, riding on CRKT's IKBS ball bearing pivot for fast, reliable one-handed opening. Once open, the Crossbar Lock mechanism, also fully ambidextrous, locks the blade solidly and releases cleanly from either side. Blade geometry is a classic tanto with a plain edge.

The handle scales are Desert Tan Grivory, a tough, lightweight synthetic chosen by CRKT for its strength and sure grip. With an overall length of 7.38", a closed length of 4.24", and a carry weight of just 3 oz, the M16-02XD rides comfortably clipped to a pocket or pack while staying ready the moment it is needed.

Whether used as an everyday-carry folder, a hard-use tactical backup, or simply added to a collection of Kit Carson-designed CRKT production knives, the M16-02XD delivers a refined balance of premium D2 steel, time-proven Crossbar Lock geometry, and field-tested handle ergonomics in a desert-tan colorway that pairs naturally with tactical kit.