Columbia River CRKT CRM16-14ZSF CRKT Kit Carson Flipper 3.875" Bead Blast Combo Tanto Blade, Desert Tan GFN Handles

Columbia River Knife & Tool CRM16-14ZSF CRKT Kit Carson Flipper 3.875" Bead Blast Combo Tanto Blade, Desert Tan GFN Handles! The service men and women of the coalition forces in the Middle East and Afghanistan require cutting tools that can stand up to the harsh demands of the desert. Our Carson Desert Tactical Folders have been developed specifically to blend into the desert environment. Our M16®-14ZSFmodel features our super rigid Inter-frame build with 420J2 stainless steel liners, threaded stainless steel back spacers, and Desert Camo pattern glass filled nylon scales. The blade is a non-reflective bead-blast finished AUS 8 stainless steel. It blends and almost disappears in the desert. Our tactical SF model features two Carson Flippers, resulting in a true hilt when the blade is opened. Our Big Dog glass filled nylon version has a 3.875" (98 mm) blade and full-size handle with a pommel which is exceptionally powerful in tactical situations. Weight is a hefty 6.3 oz. (179 g). It features our exclusive patented* AutoLAWKS™ safety, which automatically turns the folder into a fixed blade when the blade is opened and locked. One-hand opening and closing is quick and smooth, the result of precision tolerances and lubrous washers at the blade pivot. The dual ambidextrous thumb studs with checkered surfaces provide instant access in any circumstance. The blade has Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated edges.

Specifications Dimensions Open Overall Length: 9.25 inches Closed Length: 5.375 inches Weight: 6.3 ounces Blade Length: 3.875 inches Thickness: 0.14 inches Material: AUS 8Blade-HRC: 55-57Finish: Bead-Blast Grind: Hollow Style: Tanto Edge: Triple-Point Serrations Handle Material: Glass Filled Nylon Liner: 420J2 Lock Type: Locking Liner Safety System: AutoLAWKS Carry Carry System: 4 Position Clip Features Flipper: Yes

Made in Taiwan

UPC Code: 794023131680

About the Knife Designer

Kit Carson

of Vine Grove, Kentucky, is a retired professional soldier, rising to the level of Sergeant Major. He has made knives for 30 years and has been a full-time knife-maker since 1993. He is a voting member of the Knife-makers’ Guild. Kit has been an avid hunter and fisherman for over 40 years, growing up enjoying the woods and trout streams in the mountains of north Georgia. About his philosophy of knife design, he says: “I strive to follow form and function in the knives I design and build. My reputation has been built around solid working knives, both fixed blade and folders. All the time spent outdoors as a young man and the time spent around the world with the Army has strongly 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 fads. This highly successful knife series was named one of the Top 10 Factory Tactical Folders of the Decade by Blade magazine. The M16-14M recently won a comparison test conducted by Germany’s Messer magazine.