Those with a military background know what it means to earn the rank of Sergeant Major. After Kit Carson retired from the U.S. Army at that rank, he became a custom knifemaker, and began making his custom M16s for his former colleagues.

His M16M models are identical in construction to the popular CRKT aluminum M16, offering the same sure-grip contoured handles of 6061 T6 aluminum, hard anodized in Olive Drab. The stainless steel locking liners with friction grooves are also black Teflon plated.

The blades are imprinted with Gary Paul Johnston's 1 (one-ass-to-risk) reminder logo. All three models feature AUS 8 stainless steel blades with Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point Serrated edges, chosen for edge retention and durability. Black titanium nitride coating gives superior corrosion resistance. All models feature the Carson Flipper extension to the blade, which aids opening and acts as an additional blade guard.

The M16-12M is a little bulldog, packing a lot of power in a compact package. The dual grind Tanto blade offers maximum strength.

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.

For 2006, all models feature our new patented AutoLAWKS, which automatically turns the folders into fixed blades when the blade is opened and locked.

Each model also has a removable black Teflon-plated stainless steel clothing/gear clip.

In 2004, Germany's Messer magazine conducted an exhaustive comparison test of six leading tactical folders. On the basis of blade and pivot strength, retention of cutting edge, action, and value, Messer's editors declared, "The Columbia River M16 took the award...The quality control of this knife was flawless."

If you serve in the military, be careful out there! Carry one of the 1 model M16s. Designed for those who serve.

Closed Length: 4.25"
Overall Length: 7.375"
Blade Length: 3"
Weight: 3.2 ounces