Max Knives MK116D — 12C27 tanto folder in desert tan finish, 63 g

Overview

The MK116D takes the outline of the black model and dresses it in a desert finish, a sand tone that sits well beside outdoor gear and khaki packs. Its 64 mm 12C27 tanto blade swings out of a 94 mm handle for a total length of 162 mm, all of it weighing 63 g. Numbered and fitted with a carabiner, it travels clipped in the open rather than buried in a pocket, ready to hand.

Two finishes, two ways to carry

Next to the black MK116B, the MK116D goes light: sand shows up instantly on a workbench, in the bottom of a pack or on a groundsheet, exactly where black disappears. That is a practical choice as much as an aesthetic one for anyone who puts the knife down and picks it up twenty times a day. Both versions share the same automatic catch that holds the blade closed until the thumb-stud piston is pressed.

Technical specifications

12C27 tanto blade with a plain edge, 64 mm long. Desert-finish polymer handle of 94 mm closed, total length of 162 mm with the blade out, weight of 63 g, one gram under the black version. Automatic catch holding the blade in the closed position, released by pressing the piston built into the thumb stud, carabiner fixed to the handle, individual numbering. The knife is supplied without a sheath.

Care

A pale finish stays handsome if it is cleaned early: warm soapy water, a soft cloth, careful drying. Run a dry cloth along the 12C27 blade after each use, then leave the knife open for a moment before folding it. The catch mechanism likes clean pivots, free of sand and trapped fibres. A light pass on a fine stone, respecting the existing edge angle, keeps the tanto point ready for work.