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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®-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®-03KSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
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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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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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M16®-01KSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
- Black Corrosion Resistant EDP Coating
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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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M16® - 03Sby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Locking Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Aluminum Handles
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M16®-13Zby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
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M16®-13ZLEKby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Seat Belt Strap Cutter and Tungsten Carbide Window Breaker
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M21™-04Gby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- G10 Handles
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M21™-14DSFGby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Titanium Nitride Blade Finish
- Veff Serrations™
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M21™-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
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M21™-14SFGby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Veff Serrations™
- Dual Hilt Blade Guard w/ G10 Handles
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M40®-03by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Strong And Simple: Deadbolt® lock provides incredible strength and it's easy to use
- Fast Opening: IKBS™ ball bearing pivot deploys the blade fast
- Strong And Lightweight: Glass reinforced nylon handle is durable 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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M16®-01KZby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Safe And Secure: Automated liner safety provides extra layer of lock security
- Enhanced Protection: Black coating improves corrosion resistance
- Strong And Lightweight: Glass-reinforced nylon handle is durable and lightweight
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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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M16® - 13T TITANIUM SPEAR POINT WITH TRIPLE POINT™ SERRATIONSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Carson Flipper and Titanium Handles
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- Discontinued
M16® - 13ZM DESERT SPEAR POINT WITH TRIPLE POINT™ SERRATIONSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles w/Carson Flipper
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- Discontinued
M21™ - 12GD DROP POINT WITH VEFF SERRATIONS™by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Titanium Nitride Blade Finish
- Veff Serrations™
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- Discontinued
M21™ - 14 ALUMINUM LARGE WITH TRIPLE POINT™ SERRATIONSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Triple Point™ Serrations