Columbia River Carson Titanium

Kit Carson, designer of the M16® Series, became famous for his titanium frame M16 customs. True to Kit’s custom design in all details, the production M16T models have been taken a step further with the addition of CRKT`s exclusive patented* AutoLAWKS™ safety, which automatically turns the folders into virtual fixed blades when the blade is opened and locked. The handles, which form the open-build frame, are CNC machined from 6AL4V titanium. The result is a better strength-to-weight ratio than steel or aluminum, and an almost indestructible frame. The titanium frame is minimally ceramic bead-blast finished to enhance grip. The single 420J2 stainless steel locking liner with friction grooves provides positive locking. Blades are AUS 8 stainless steel, chosen for edge retention and durability, in non-reflective fine bead blast finish, with Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point™ Serrated edges on the two larger sizes. This steel can handle the most rugged cutting tasks and still be field sharpened.

Of course, the T models feature the signature “Carson Flipper” extension to the blade, which aids opening and acts as an additional blade guard. The “Big Dog” M16®-14T is a hefty, full-size working knife with a dual grind modified Tanto-style blade. One-hand opening and closing is quick and smooth, the result of Teflon® bearings at the blade pivot. The ambidextrous thumb stud with checkered surface provides instant access in any circumstance.