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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™ - 10KSFby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock w/Dual Hilt
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Black Oxide Blade Finish
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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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M40® - 15by 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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M21™ - 12SFGby 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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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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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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- New
M16® - 03BS BRONZE W/SILVER BLADEby 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
- Brute Strength: Frame lock utilizes a thick lock bar to secure the blade
- Low Profile: Reversible clip option provides secure carry
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- New
M16® - 03BK BRONZE W/BLACK BLADEby 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
- Brute Strength: Frame lock utilizes a thick lock bar to secure the blade
- Low Profile: Reversible clip option provides secure carry
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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® - 01KZby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Black Corrosion Resistant EDP Coating
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
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M16® - 01Sby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
- Carson Flipper Opening
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M16® - 01Zby 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® - 03Sby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Locking Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Aluminum Handles
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M16® - 03Zby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
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- Discontinued
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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- Discontinued
M16® - 04S CLASSICby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Locking Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Aluminum Handles
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M16® - 04Zby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
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M16® - 10KSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Black Corrosion Resistant EDP Coating
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M16® - 10KSFby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock w/Dual Hilt
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Black Corrosion Resistant EDP Coating
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M16® - 10KZby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Black Corrosion Resistant EDP Coating
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M16® - 10Sby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
- Triple Point™ Serrations
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M16® - 10Zby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
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M16® - 12Zby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
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- Discontinued
M16® - 12ZLEKby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Seat Belt Strap Cutter and Tungsten Carbide Window Breaker