Why People Still Carry the M16^® Knife After 20+ Years

For a lot of people, the M16^® knife is not something that gets rotated in and out. It is something that stays. Kim N., a tradesman from Oklahoma, put it simply. He bought his more than 25 years ago and never stopped carrying it. What started as a practical purchase turned into something that followed him through decades of work, daily routines, and everything in between.

Dan D., a military veteran from North Carolina, shared a similar experience. After carrying an M16^® knife during deployment, he never really put it down. More than 20 years later, he has owned different versions over time, but the idea has not changed. It is still the knife he comes back to. It is still the one he trusts.

Across different backgrounds, the pattern holds. Joseph P., an everyday carry enthusiast from Arizona, described it as the first thing that goes into his pocket every morning and the last thing that comes out at night. For him and others like him, it is not about switching to something new. It is about sticking with what has already proven itself.

That is what defines these stories. These knives are not kept aside or replaced when something newer comes along. They are used, worn, and carried through years of work, travel, and daily life. The finish fades and the edges get resharpened, but the reason for carrying them stays the same. For the people who carry it, the M16^® is not just something they own. It is something they rely on, and something they choose to keep.

Dan D - High Point, NC - Veteran