Custom knifemaker and Knifemakers' Guild member Kit Carson is widely known for his M16® design, which we offer in many CRKT production models. But since 1990, Kit's most consistent selling custom model has been his classic M4™. In his usual unassuming manner, Kit says, "I guess you'd say it's my flagship custom. It's simple, with form following function. No tricks that look slick but aren't worth a flip in your hand. I've made many variations on it, from exotic collectibles to working tacticals, in maybe 20 versions. But I still get more and more calls to make the M4."
This year we're offering the M4 design in Kit's smaller every day carry (E.D.C.) size. The new M4™-02 lightweight model features white bone scales and contrasting black G10 bolsters, hand contoured like a Carson custom. (A LAWKS® safety cannot be fitted with this bolster.)
While we were engineering it, we decided to add some more value by offering our OutBurst® assisted opening.The OutBurst mechanism instantly springs the blade fully open after you have opened the blade approximately 30 degrees. M4 models have dual thumb studs for ambidextrous one-hand opening and bronze bearings and lubrous washers at the adjustable blade pivot for smooth, fast action.
The 3.25" blade is a high-hollow-grind drop point of premium 8Cr13MoV stainless steel in a bead-blast finish with a Razor-Sharp edge.
Our heavy-duty InterFrame build is true to Kit's design, with dual stainless steel liners, one locking, and a stainless steel back spacer.
All M4 models have high-mounted pocket/gear clips.
So here you have a friendly E.D.C. knife that fits the hand naturally for all kinds of cutting and carving tasks. Like Kit, it's a bit unassuming, but it's a knife you'll come back to year after year.
The looks of this knife is very good. The bone and G10 give a great feel in the hand. These materials add a little to the thickness but not ucomfortable in the pocket. The flip out buttons have very sharp edges which is hard on the thumb but the sharp edges are going away with time. The flip out feature is not as easy as I would like but I expect it to get smoother with age as well. The blade is excellent. This knife has the look and craftmanship to last a very long time. I really like this knife.
Ron
2011-07-24 Colorado Springs, CO
This is my first purchase of this type of knife. Mostly I like it but it is a bit difficult to "flip" open. I also do not like that it is not easily closed.
The knife was very sharp (I nicked myself learning to open and close it,) But definitely not "razor sharp. However, I also agree with the reviews from Douglas Eric.
Douglas
2011-04-05 Melrose, MA
A quality knife for the price, traditional style pocket pocket knife with quick and easy opening. I would recommend this to a friend for purchase.
Eric
2010-09-10 Tyler, TX
This knife was VERY sharp coming out of the box. It does not dull easily, nor does the blade slip on the lock when open which is a big deal to me. Great feel in hand, and good classic design look. This is the kind of a knife that can make an heirloom after being an everyday carry.
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