Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
If you’ve ever carried one, you’re already part of the story. Share your story: crkt.com/showmeyourm16-submission
For David Jacobs, the M16 was never just something he carried. It was something he relied on.
Introduced to the knife by a fellow Marine before deploying to Iraq, David reflects on why the M16 earned his trust through years of service, field work, and everyday use. From the locking system to the thought behind the design, every detail mattered when failure wasn’t an option.
In Episode 2 of M16: Carried, David shares how a tool became a trusted part of his life, and why he still carries an M16 decades later.
“If it worked, we stayed loyal to it.”
Explore the series and read real stories: crkt.com/m16
If you’ve ever carried one, you’re already part of the story. Share your story: crkt.com/showmeyourm16-submission
For David Jacobs, the M16 was never just something he carried. It was something he relied on.
Introduced to the knife by a fellow Marine before deploying to Iraq, David reflects on why the M16 earned his trust through years of service, field work, and everyday use. From the locking system to the thought behind the design, every detail mattered when failure wasn’t an option.
In Episode 2 of M16: Carried, David shares how a tool became a trusted part of his life, and why he still carries an M16 decades later.
“If it worked, we stayed loyal to it.”
Explore the series and read real stories: crkt.com/m16
