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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®-03SS
by 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®-02SS
by 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®-04SS
by 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®-04DB
by 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®-02DB
by 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®-03DB
by 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™-10KSF
by 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®-02KS
by 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®-03KS
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
- M16®-13FX
by 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® - 15
by 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®-02
by 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 BLADE
by 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 BLADE
by 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®-01KS
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
- Black Corrosion Resistant EDP Coating
- M16®-01S
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
- Carson Flipper Opening
- M16®-01Z
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
- M16® - 02Z TANTO
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
- M16® - 03S
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Locking Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Aluminum Handles
- M16®-10KS
by 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®-10KSF
by 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®-10S
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- M16®-12Z
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
- M16®-13DSFG
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Titanium Nitride Blade Finish
- Veff Serrations™
- M16®-13Z
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
- M16®-13ZLEK
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Seat Belt Strap Cutter and Tungsten Carbide Window Breaker
- M16®-14D
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Aluminum Handles w/Carson Flipper
- M16®-14DSFG
by 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®-14SF
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Dual Hilt Blade Guard w/ Aluminum Handles