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The 2002 CRKT catalog confirms the early M16-12LE specifications:
Vintage - Brand new/ New old stock-
* Blade: 3.13”
* Cutting edge: 3.06”
* Blade thickness: .10”
* Steel: AUS-8, 57–58 HRC
* Edge: Combination plain + Triple-Point serrations
* Handle: Law Enforcement Blue hard-anodized aluminum
* Blade finish: Black Teflon
* Closed: 4.25”
* Weight: 2.9 oz.
* Carson Flipper
* LAWKS safety system
The blue aluminum handle is important for your listing. It’s what visually distinguishes these old LE models from the much more common M16 variants. CRKT’s 2002 catalog specifically identifies blue as the LE color.
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