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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®-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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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M16®-03KSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Superior Performance: Sandvik 12C27™ blade steel for excellent edge retention
- Brute Strength: Frame lock utilizes a thick lock bar to secure the blade
- Fast Opening: The flipper deploys the blade fast
- Ultimate Durability: Stainless steel handle withstands hard use
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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M16®-01KSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Brute Strength: Frame lock utilizes a thick lock bar to secure the blade
- Ultimate Durability: Stainless steel handle withstands hard use
- Enhanced Protection: Black coating improves corrosion resistance
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M16®-01Sby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Brute Strength: Frame lock utilizes a thick lock bar to secure the blade
- Ultimate Durability: Stainless steel handle withstands hard use
- Fast Opening: The flipper deploys the blade fast
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M16®-01Zby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Safe And Secure: Automated liner safety provides extra layer of lock security
- Fast Opening: The flipper deploys the blade fast
- Strong And Lightweight: Glass reinforced nylon handle is durable and lightweight
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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
- Fast Opening: The flipper deploys the blade fast
- Easy Closing: Liner lock can be easily closed with one hand
- Strong And Lightweight: Aluminum handle combines strength with minimal weight
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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
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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
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M16®-10Sby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Brute Strength: Frame lock utilizes a thick lock bar to secure the blade
- Ultimate Durability: Stainless steel handle withstands hard use
- Cutting Power: Triple Point™ serrations cut fibrous materials with ease
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M16®-12Zby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Safe And Secure: Automated liner safety provides extra layer of lock security
- Cutting Power: Triple Point™ serrations cut fibrous materials with ease
- Strong And Lightweight: Glass-reinforced nylon handle is durable and lightweight
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M16®-13DSFGby 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
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M16®-13Zby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Safe And Secure: Automated liner safety provides extra layer of lock security
- Cutting Power: Triple Point™ serrations cut fibrous materials with ease
- Strong And Lightweight: Glass reinforced nylon handle is durable and lightweight
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M16®-13ZLEKby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Safe And Secure: Automated liner safety provides extra layer of lock security
- Cutting Power: Triple Point™ serrations cut fibrous materials with ease
- Emergency Rescue: Seat belt cutter and glass breaker included
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M16®-14Dby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Strong And Lightweight: Aluminum handle combines strength with minimal weight
- Cutting Power: Triple Point™ serrations cut fibrous materials with ease
- Safe And Secure: Automated liner safety provides extra layer of lock security
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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
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M16®-14SFby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Safe And Secure: Automated liner safety provides extra layer of lock security
- Cutting Power: Triple Point™ serrations cut fibrous materials with ease
- Strong And Lightweight: Aluminum handle combines strength with minimal weight