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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® - 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®-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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M40® - 02by 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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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® - 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® - 10KSby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock
- 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® - 12Zby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Glass Reinforced Nylon 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® - 14Zby 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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M21™ - 14Gby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Veff Serrations™
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M4™ - 02by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Fast Opening: Outburst® assisted opening deploys the blade fast
- Classic looks: G10 bolster with white bone handle
- Classy Appearance: Satin finish blade has a modern look
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M4™ - 02Sby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Fast Opening: Outburst® assisted opening deploys the blade fast
- Easy Closing: Liner lock can be easily closed with one hand
- Custom Stylings: Steel bolster with red stag handle has classic look
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M4™ - 02Wby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Fast Opening: Outburst® assisted opening deploys the blade fast
- Easy Closing: Liner lock can be easily closed with one hand
- Custom Stylings: Steel bolster with burl wood handle has classic look
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M16®-04KSby 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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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
- Automated Liner Safety
- Black Corrosion Resistant EDP Coating
- Glass Reinforced Nylon 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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M16® - 04Zby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
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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® - 10Zby Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles