DESIGNER
Kit Carson
Vine Grove, Kentucky
Kit retired as a Master Sergeant and eventually became a prominent member of the Knifemakers Guild. Kit designed the successful M16® series of knives named one of the top 10 tactical components of the decade by Blade Magazine. In 2012 Kit was inducted into the Cutlery Hall of Fame and his industry influence has been felt far and wide. He even mentored such greats as Ken Onion. Kit passed in 2014. The Carson family is asking for donations to the National Parkinson Foundation at Parkinson.org.
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2 in stock
CRKT Carson EDC M16-01DZ Folding Knife
Tackle civilian tasks with a proven design.
The popular M16 line of knives comes from a long line of military grade tools – and the M16-01DZ folding knife is no exception. This spear tipped blade is made from durable D2 steel and automatic insert protection provides an extra layer of lock security. The signature Carson Flipper and IKBS ball bearings in the pivot ensure smooth opening and closing, making it intuitive in the hand.
Now available in desert color, the M16-01DZ is an excellent everyday wear that is simple, durable and designed for use.
* US Patent No. 7,437,822
About the knife designer
Kit Carson of Vine Grove, Kentucky is a retired professional soldier who rose to the rank of sergeant major. He has been making knives for 30 years and has been a full-time knife maker since 1993. He is a voting member of the Knife Guild. An avid hunter and fisherman for over 40 years, Kit grew up in the woods and trout streams of the North Georgia mountains. He says of his knife design philosophy: “I try to follow form and function in the knives I design and make. My reputation has been built on solid working knives, both solid bladed and folding. All that time spent outdoors as a young man and time spent around the world with the military has heavily influenced the knives I create.” Nothing reflects this approach more than the Carson design of our M16 series, which is built for function, not to follow fashion trends. This highly successful series of knives was named one of the top 10 factory tactical components of the decade by Blade magazine. The M16-14M recently won a comparison test by the German magazine Messer.
Specifications:
Blade length: 7.9 cm
Length when closed: 10.16 cm
Total length: 18 cm
Blade material: Tool steel D2
Blade Style: Spear Point
Blade finish: Desert Tan EDP
Handle Material: Desert Tan Glass-Reinforced Nylon
Locking mechanism: Liner Lock
Pocket Clip: Deep Carry Tip-Up, Right Carry
Weight: 2.30 oz. (65.2g)
Designer: Kit Carson
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