The swedged and recurved blade is ground to a spear point shape, using premium AUS 8 stainless steel in non-reflective frost finish to offer superior edge retention. The grind incorporates a false top edge and deep belly, yet retains a full width central spine for most of its length for maximum strength.
Teflon® bearings at the blade pivot assure velvety-smooth one-hand opening and closing, using Kit Carson's trademark dual checkered thumb studs which also act as a blade stop.
M21™ models feature the very popular "Carson Flipper" blade extension, which aids opening and acts as an additional blade guard.
Kit Carson's open build uses contoured handles of 6061 T6 aluminum, hard anodized charcoal gray. They are CNC machined with a perimeter radius for a comfortable grip with or without work gloves, skeletonized to reduce weight. There is a single stainless steel locking liner with friction grooves for positive locking.
The M21 has incorporated the AutoLAWKS™ automatic knife safety in to the design of the knife. This converts them into virtual fixed blades when their blades are open and locked.
Every M21 features a removable Teflon®-plated stainless steel clothing/gear clip. All fasteners, including the clip screws, are Torx®.
- Razor-Sharp Edge
- Blade Length: 3.875 in.
- Blade Thickness: 0.14 in.
- Steel: AUS 8
- Handle Length: 5.375 in.
- Overall Length (Open): 9.25 in.
