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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®-03KSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
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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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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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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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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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M21™ - 02Gby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- G10 Handles
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M21™ - 04Gby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- G10 Handles