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Kit Carson
Location: Vine Grove, Kentucky | Years Designing: 44
Kit retired as a ranking Master Sergeant and ultimately became a high profile member of the Knifemakers’ Guild. Kit designed the successful M16® knife series named one of the Top 10 Tactical Folders of the Decade by Blade Magazine. Inducted into the Cutlery Hall of Fame in 2012, Kit’s industry influence was felt far and wide. He even mentored such greats as Ken Onion. Kit passed in 2014. The Carson family requests that donations be made to the National Parkinson Foundation at Parkinson.org
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M16®-02KSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
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M16®-03KSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
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M16®-04KSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
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- Discontinued
SOLD OUT - M16® - 02D COMMEMORATIVE™by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Damasteel® Damascus Steel Blade in a "Dense Twist Pattern"
- Titanium Handle
- Frame Lock to secure the blade for safety
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M21™ - 10KSF WITH TRIPLE POINT™ SERRATIONSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock w/Dual Hilt
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Black Oxide Blade Finish
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- New
M16® - 13FXby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Veff Serrations™ Provide Superior Cutting of Rope, Straps, and Fibrous Materials
- G10 for Excellent Grip in All Weather Conditions
- Gear Compatible Glass Reinforced Nylon Sheath can be Strapped Anywhere on Your Kit
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- New
M40® - 15 WITH VEFF SERRATIONS™by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Innovative Deadbolt® Locking Mechanism is Simple to Use and Provides Incredible Strength
- Flipper Opening Combined with IKBS™ Ball Bearing Pivot System Deploys the Blade Smooth and Fast
- Glass Reinforced Nylon and Aluminum Bolster Handle is Strong and Lightweight
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- New
M21™ - 12SFG SPECIAL FORCES DROP POINT WITH VEFF SERRATIONS™by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety Offers an Extra Layer of Protection
- Veff Serrations™ Provide Superior Cutting of Rope, Straps, and Fibrous Materials
- Dual Hilt Prevents Your Hand From Slipping up the Blade
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- New
M40® - 03by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Innovative Deadbolt® Locking Mechanism is Simple to Use and Provides Incredible Strength
- Flipper Opening Combined with IKBS™ Ball Bearing Pivot System Deploys the Blade Smooth and Fast
- Glass Reinforced Nylon and Aluminum Bolster Handle is Strong and Lightweight
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- New
M40® - 02by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Innovative Deadbolt® Locking Mechanism is Simple to Use and Provides Incredible Strength
- Flipper Opening Combined with IKBS™ Ball Bearing Pivot System Deploys the Blade Smooth and Fast
- Glass Reinforced Nylon and Aluminum Bolster Handle is Strong and Lightweight
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M16®-01KSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
- Black Corrosion Resistant EDP Coating
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M16® - 01KZ SPEAR POINT BLACKby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Black Corrosion Resistant EDP Coating
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
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M16® - 01S SPEAR POINT STAINLESS STEEL HANDLEby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
- Carson Flipper Opening
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M16® - 01Z SPEAR POINTby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
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- Discontinued
M16® - 02S CLASSICby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Locking Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Aluminum Handles
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M16® - 02Z TANTOby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
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M16® - 03S CLASSICby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Locking Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Aluminum Handles
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M16® - 03Z SPEAR POINTby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
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M16® - 04A AUTOMATICby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- 100% Made in the USA
- Push Button Automatic Opening w/Patented Safety
- Lightweight Black Anodized Aluminum Handles
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M16® - 04S CLASSICby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Locking Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Aluminum Handles
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M16® - 04Z TANTO LARGEby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
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M16® - 10KS TANTO BLACK WITH TRIPLE POINT™ SERRATIONS STAINLESS STEEL HANDLEby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Black Corrosion Resistant EDP Coating
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M16® - 10KSF TANTO BLACK WITH TRIPLE POINT™ SERRATIONS STAINLESS STEEL HANDLEby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock w/Dual Hilt
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Black Corrosion Resistant EDP Coating
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M16® - 10KZ TANTO BLACK WITH TRIPLE POINT™ SERRATIONSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Black Corrosion Resistant EDP Coating
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M16® - 10S TANTO WITH TRIPLE POINT™ SERRATIONS STAINLESS STEEL HANDLEby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
- Triple Point™ Serrations
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M16® - 10Z TANTO WITH TRIPLE POINT™ SERRATIONSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
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M16® - 12Z TANTO WITH TRIPLE POINT™ SERRATIONSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
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M16® - 12ZLEK TANTO WITH TRIPLE POINT™ SERRATIONSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Seat Belt Strap Cutter and Tungsten Carbide Window Breaker
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M16® - 13DSFG SPECIAL FORCES DESERT TANTO WITH VEFF SERRATIONS™by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Titanium Nitride Blade Finish
- Veff Serrations™
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- Discontinued
M16® - 13SF SPECIAL FORCES TANTO WITH TRIPLE POINT™ SERRATIONSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Dual Hilt Blade Guard w/ Aluminum Handles