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M16® - 14SFG
SPECIAL FORCES TANTO LARGE W/ VEFF SERRATIONS™
Designed by Kit Carson in Vine Grove, Kentucky
- Automated Liner Safety
- Veff Serrations™
- Dual Hilt Blade Guard w/ G10 Handles
Specifications:
Color ~ Black
Blade ~ Length 3.99" (101.35 mm)
Blade Edge ~ Combination
Blade Steel ~ 8Cr14MoV, 58-60 HRC
Blade Finish ~ Titanium Nitride
Blade Thickness ~ 0.14" (3.56 mm)
Closed Length ~ 5.375" (136.53 mm)
Overall Length ~ 9.25" (234.95 mm)
Weight ~ 5.9 oz
Handle ~ G10
Style ~ Folding Knife w/Locking Liner
The Special Forces G10 models share a unique design offering a combination of Carson M16 Series features requested by military procurement specialists. The dual grind Tanto blades were specified because they offer maximum strength. The open build allows two Carson Flippers to be incorporated, resulting in a true hilt— very rare in folding knives.
The M16®-14SFG Big Dog G10 is our hefty utility version, with a 3.99" dual grind Tanto blade and full-size handle with butt pommel.
Blade, frame and hardware are non-reflective tactical black. The blade receives a black titanium nitride coating for maximum corrosion resistance. Kit's trademark dual checkered thumb studs are standard. One-hand opening and closing is quick and smooth.
It also features our automated liner safety. Automated liner safety is the locking liner safety innovation taken to the next level. The automated liner safety sets a pin between the locking liner and the frame. This pin acts as an additional layer of safety, so the locking liner is less likely to disengage during use.
To close the knife, pull the red buttoned safety lever back, slide the locking liner over, and fold the blade into the closed position. Want one of the most secure safety systems on the market? The choice is automatic.
Our G10 model features scales of black G10, stainless steel liners with friction grooves, and a premium 8Cr14MoV stainless steel blade with our Combination patented (2) Veff™ Serrations. G10 is often preferred for its aggressive gripping texture, light weight and superior insulating properties.
All knives in this series are equipped with clip options that allow four-position carry on belts or webbing. Caution: These knives are not designed for tip-up in-pocket carry. They are special knives, designed by the military for special forces use.
Designer:
Kit Carson
Vine Grove, Kentucky
Kit retired as a ranking Master Sergeant and ultimately became a high profile member of the Knifemakers’ Guild. Kit designed the successful M16® knife series named one of the Top 10 Tactical Folders of the Decade by Blade Magazine. Inducted into the Cutlery Hall of Fame in 2012, Kit’s industry influence was felt far and wide. He even mentored such greats as Ken Onion. Kit passed in 2014.
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