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CRKT M16 fail
on: October 03, 2016, 08:00:20 PM
I recently got my self a CRKT M16, and thought Id try to use it in the wods.
I used it to cut down this sapling, and was very happy with its performance.

Then this happened:


From the look of it, the threads in the screw holes seems to have failed. I cant screw them back in, they just keep going round and round.



The question is, do you think I  pushed it too hard? Cutting down a sapling that thicknes is no light task.
Should I contact CRKT about it, or was it my own fault?

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Re: CRKT M16 fail
Reply #1 on: October 03, 2016, 08:28:03 PM
I wouldn't think that was too tough a task for it...the screws should have held, not stripped out like that, IMO.
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Re: CRKT M16 fail
Reply #2 on: October 03, 2016, 08:33:30 PM
Quote from: SAK Guy on October 03, 2016, 08:28:03 PM
I wouldn't think that was too tough a task for it...the screws should have held, not stripped out like that, IMO.

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Send them the pics and explain how it happened. Maybe they'll repair it for you. I also think it should already have some issues, to break out like that and having the screws stripped like that...

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Re: CRKT M16 fail
Reply #3 on: October 03, 2016, 08:38:46 PM
Reckon thats a bummer. I dont think it should have failed like that. Hopefully warranty will take care of you. 
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Re: CRKT M16 fail
Reply #4 on: October 03, 2016, 08:42:06 PM
I think that if you had overused the tool, the problem would have been at the pivot end. My guess from what I can see is some defect. I would report it to them and ask about repair/replacement options.


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Re: CRKT M16 fail
Reply #5 on: October 03, 2016, 09:01:46 PM
Thanks guys!

I have sent them an email with pics and explenation.
Ill let you know what they answer
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Re: CRKT M16 fail
Reply #6 on: October 03, 2016, 09:07:32 PM
A bit late, but it definitely should not of failed like that.
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Re: CRKT M16 fail
Reply #7 on: October 05, 2016, 08:06:16 PM
Update:

I just got a nice personal and quite funny mail from CRKT, suggesting that I might have used the wrong tool for the job.
They regardless offered to send me new screws for free to fix it. :)
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Re: CRKT M16 fail
Reply #8 on: October 05, 2016, 08:35:08 PM
 :D :D :D

Good to hear they're sorting you out, and that they have a sense of humour about it.

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Re: CRKT M16 fail
Reply #9 on: October 06, 2016, 04:39:30 PM
Quote from: Grathr on October 05, 2016, 08:06:16 PM
Update:

I just got a nice personal and quite funny mail from CRKT, suggesting that I might have used the wrong tool for the job.
They regardless offered to send me new screws for free to fix it. :)

Nice! Well, it'd be nicer if they sent you a new knife, but still... Not so bad.

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Huh... wasn't the problem in the backspacer/handle and not in the screws? If so, new screws won't help...

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Re: CRKT M16 fail
Reply #10 on: October 06, 2016, 06:58:38 PM
Quote from: pfrsantos on October 06, 2016, 04:39:30 PM
Quote from: Grathr on October 05, 2016, 08:06:16 PM
Update:

I just got a nice personal and quite funny mail from CRKT, suggesting that I might have used the wrong tool for the job.
They regardless offered to send me new screws for free to fix it. :)

Nice! Well, it'd be nicer if they sent you a new knife, but still... Not so bad.

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Huh... wasn't the problem in the backspacer/handle and not in the screws? If so, new screws won't help...

 :think: :think:

I had a closer look at the screws in better light, and the treads on them where ruined. I think new screw will fix it. I hope.
If not Ill have to contact them again.
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