Columbia River CRKT M16-03Z Carson Flipper 3.5" Satin Plain Blade, Black GFN Handles

Columbia River Knife & Tool CRM16-03Z  Kit Carson Flipper 3.5" Satin Plain Blade, Black GFN Handles! For years, Kit Carson's M16® designs have been our most popular series. And our Z version has built the largest user base of all. These knives are built for function, not fad. And they are exceptional values. The M16®-03Z and M16®-13Z are slim designs with spear point blades. They are ideal for a variety of carry positions. They use our very successful InterFrame construction, tough, textured glass filled nylon scales over a 420J2 stainless steel liner InterFrame. We overbuild it for rigidity, using solid glass filled nylon back spacers. And we assemble the handle with superior offset Torx® fasteners. The handle is exceptionally rigid and fills the hand perfectly. We use our tough AUS 4 high-carbon stainless steel for the blades to give greater everyday utility, and offer both Razor-Sharp and Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated edges. All models feature the Carson Flipper, which is not only an aid to opening the blade, especially when wearing gloves, but acts as a blade guard when the blade is open. We've also incorporated our patented* AutoLAWKS™ automatic knife safety into all models, which converts the M16 Z series into virtual fixed blades when their blades are open and locked. All styles have lubrous washers and a removable stainless steel clothing/gear clip. Think of the M16-Z as a Clydesdale—ready to rush a knight into battle or pull a beer wagon. Every day. Day after day.

*U.S. Patent Nos. 5,596,808 and 7,437,822 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 knifemaker since 1993. He is a voting member of the Knifemakers’ 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. Specifications Dimensions Open Overall Length: 8.25 inchesClosed Length: 4.75 inchesWeight: 3.5 ouncesBladeLength: 3.5 inchesThickness: 0.1 inchesMaterial: AUS 4Blade-HRC: 55-57Finish: Bead-BlastGrind: HollowStyle: Spear PointEdge: Plain HandleMaterial: Glass Filled NylonLiner: 420J2 LockType: Locking LinerSafety System: AutoLAWKS CarryCarry System: 1 Position Clip FeaturesFlipper: Yes Made in Taiwan UPC Code: 794023160314