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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
M16®-03SSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Superior Performance: Sandvik 12C27™ blade steel for excellent edge retention
- Fast Opening: Flipper deploys the blade fast
- Ultimate Durability: Stainless steel handle withstands hard use
- Minimizes Reflectivity: Bead blast finish reduces reflection
- Brute Strength: Frame lock utilizes a thick lock bar to secure the blade
- Low Profile: reversible clip option provides secure carry
M16®-02SSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Superior Performance: Sandvik 12C27™ blade steel for excellent edge retention
- Fast Opening: flipper deploys the blade fast
- Ultimate Durability: stainless steel handle withstands hard use
- Minimizes Reflectivity: bead blast finish reduces reflection
- Brute Strength: Frame lock utilizes a thick lock bar to secure the blade
- Low Profile: reversible clip option provides secure carry
M16®-04SSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Fast Opening: flipper deploys the blade fast
- Superior Performance: Sandvik 12C27™ blade steel for excellent edge retention
- Ultimate Durability: stainless steel handle withstands hard use
- Minimizes Reflectivity: bead blast finish reduces reflection
- Brute Strength: Frame lock utilizes a thick lock bar to secure the blade
- Low Profile: reversible clip option provides secure carry
M16®-04DBby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Strong And Simple: Deadbolt® lock provides incredible strength and it's easy to use
- Assisted Opening: Flipper deploys the blade fast
- Smooth Opening: IKBS™ ball bearing pivot deploys the blade smooth
- Superior Performance: D2 blade steel for excellent edge retention
- Strong and Lightweight: aluminum handle combines strength with minimal weight
- Low Profile: pocket clip provides secure carry
M16®-02DBby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Strong And Simple: Deadbolt® lock provides incredible strength and it's easy to use
- Assisted Opening: Flipper deploys the blade fast
- Smooth Opening: IKBS™ ball bearing pivot deploys the blade smooth
- Superior Performance: D2 blade steel for excellent edge retention
- Strong and Lightweight: aluminum handle combines strength with minimal weight
- Low Profile: pocket clip provides secure carry
M16®-03DBby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Strong And Simple: Deadbolt® lock provides incredible strength and it's easy to use
- Assisted Opening: Flipper deploys the blade fast
- Smooth Opening: IKBS™ ball bearing pivot deploys the blade smooth
- Superior Performance: D2 blade steel for excellent edge retention
- Strong and Lightweight: aluminum handle combines strength with minimal weight
- Low Profile: pocket clip provides secure carry
M21™-10KSFby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Brute Strength: Frame lock utilizes a thick lock bar to secure the blade
- Cutting Power: Triple Point™ serrations cut fibrous materials with ease
- Enhanced Protection: Black oxide finish improves corrosion resistance
M16®-02KSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Fast Opening: The flipper deploys the blade fast
- Brute Strength: Frame lock utilizes a thick lock bar to secure the blade
- Ultimate Durability: Stainless steel handle withstands hard use
M16®-03KSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
M16®-13FXby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Extremely Sharp: Veff Serrations™ provide superior cutting power of rope and straps
- Exceptional Grip: G10 handle provides grip in all conditions
- Gear Compatible: Durable thermoplastic sheath with mounting options
M40® - 15by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Strong And Simple: Deadbolt® lock provides incredible strength and it's easy to use
- Smooth Opening: IKBS™ ball bearing pivot deploys the blade smooth
- Extremely Sharp: Veff Serrations™ provide superior cutting power of rope and straps
- Strong And Lightweight: Glass reinforced nylon handle is durable and lightweight
M40®-02by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Strong And Simple: Deadbolt® lock provides incredible strength and it's easy to use
- Smooth Opening: IKBS™ ball bearing pivot deploys the blade smooth
- Strong And Lightweight: Glass-reinforced nylon handle is durable and lightweight
M16®-03BS BRONZE W/SILVER BLADEby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Superior Performance: Sandvik 12C27™ blade steel for excellent edge retention
- Fast Opening: Flipper deploys the blade fast
- Ultimate Durability: Stainless steel handle withstands hard use
- Brute Strength: Frame lock utilizes a thick lock bar to secure the blade
- Low Profile: Reversible clip option provides secure carry
M16®-03BK BRONZE W/BLACK BLADEby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Superior Performance: Sandvik 12C27™ blade steel for excellent edge retention
- Fast Opening: flipper deploys the blade fast
- Ultimate Durability: Stainless steel handle withstands hard use
- Brute Strength: Frame lock utilizes a thick lock bar to secure the blade
- Low Profile: Reversible clip option provides secure carry
- New
M4™-02Mby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Fast Opening: Outburst® assisted opening deploys the blade fast
- Easy To Sharpen: High carbon stainless steel blade takes an edge well
- Strong And Visual: Resin infused fiber handle with G10 bolster combines strength with visual appeal
- Easy Closing: Liner lock can be easily closed with one hand
- Low Profile: Pocket clip provides secure carry
M16®-01KSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
- Black Corrosion Resistant EDP Coating
M16®-01Sby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
- Carson Flipper Opening
M16®-01Zby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
M16® - 02Z TANTOby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
M16® - 03Sby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Locking Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Aluminum Handles
M16®-10KSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Brute Strength: Frame lock utilizes a thick lock bar to secure the blade
- Cutting Power: Triple Point™ serrations cut fibrous materials with ease
- Enhanced Protection: Black coating improves corrosion resistance
M16®-10KSFby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Brute Strength: Frame lock utilizes a thick lock bar to secure the blade
- Cutting Power: Triple Point™ Serrations cut fibrous materials with ease
- Enhanced Protection: Black coating improves corrosion resistance
M16®-10Sby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
- Triple Point™ Serrations
M16®-12Zby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
M16®-13DSFGby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Titanium Nitride Blade Finish
- Veff Serrations™
M16®-13Zby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
M16®-13ZLEKby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Seat Belt Strap Cutter and Tungsten Carbide Window Breaker
M16®-14Dby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Aluminum Handles w/Carson Flipper
M16®-14DSFGby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Safe And Secure: Automated liner safety provides extra layer of lock security
- Enhanced Protection: Titanium nitride finish improves corrosion resistance
- Extremely Sharp: Veff Serrations™ provide superior cutting power of rope and straps
M16®-14SFby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Dual Hilt Blade Guard w/ Aluminum Handles