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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
- M16®-02KS
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
- M16®-03KS
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
- M16®-04KS
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
- M21™ - 10KSF
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock w/Dual Hilt
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Black Oxide Blade Finish
- M21™ - 12SFG
by 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
- M40® - 03
by 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
- M40® - 02
by 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
- M16®-01KS
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
- Black Corrosion Resistant EDP Coating
- M16® - 01KZ
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Black Corrosion Resistant EDP Coating
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
- M16® - 01S
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
- Carson Flipper Opening
- M16® - 01Z
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
- M16® - 02Z TANTO
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
- M16® - 03S
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Locking Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Aluminum Handles
- M16® - 03Z
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
- M16® - 04Z
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
- M16® - 10KS
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Black Corrosion Resistant EDP Coating
- M16® - 10KZ
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Black Corrosion Resistant EDP Coating
- M16® - 10S
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Frame Lock
- Stainless Steel Handles
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- M16® - 10Z
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
- M16® - 12Z
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
- M16® - 13Z
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
- M16® - 14Z
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Triple Point™ Serrations
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Handles
- M21™ - 02G
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- G10 Handles
- M21™ - 04G
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- G10 Handles
- M21™ - 12G
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Veff Serrations™
- M21™ - 14G
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Carson Flipper Opening
- Veff Serrations™
- M4™ - 02
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Outburst® Assisted Opening
- G10 Bolster w/White Bone Handle
- Satin Blade Finish
- M4™ - 02S
by Kit Carson, Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Outburst® Assisted Opening
- Locking Liner Safety
- Stainless Steel Bolster w/Red Stag Handle