CRKT M16-14SF Tanto specs and steel

The CRKT M16-14SF Tanto has a 3.99" tanto blade in AUS-8, weighs 5.7 oz and uses a liner lock. Its list price is $120; retailers often sell for less.

CRKT M16-14SF Tanto: Tanto blade, 3.99" long (generic profile, not to scale)Tanto blade, 3.99" long

Specifications

Blade steel
AUS-8
Blade length
3.99"
Overall length
9.25"
Blade thickness
0.14"
Weight
5.7 oz
Lock
Liner lock
Handle
Aluminum
Blade shape
Tanto
Opening
Manual (flipper)
Model
M16-14SF Tanto
Brand
CRKT
List price
$120

Kit Carson design with Carson flipper and triple-point serrations; closed length 5.38". Page shows list $120.00 with a $105.99 sale price; MSRP used. Country not stated on the page.

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The steel: AUS-8

AUS-8 is a stainless steel rated 3/10 for edge retention, 6/10 for toughness and 7/10 for corrosion resistance; it is high on ease of sharpening (8/10). Full AUS-8 page.

Edge retention
3/10
Toughness
6/10
Corrosion resistance
7/10
Ease of sharpening
8/10
AUS-8 typical hardnessAUS-8: 57-59 HRC55 soft60 mid65 very hard507057–59

How AUS-8 compares

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Specs checked on 2026-10-14 against the maker's product page.