The Kit Carson designed M16 knives from CRKT keep showing new faces. Now three of them appear in desert dress as "Operation Iraqi Freedom" tactical folders. All blades are marked "Operation Iraqi Freedom".
This is an aluminum frame M16 with all the features of the Desert Special Forces, but in Desert Camo. The contoured handles of textured 6061 T6 aluminum are hard anodized Desert Tan. The 4" (10.0 cm) Tanto blade is of AUS-8 stainless at 57-59 Rc., chosen for edge retention and durability, receives a highly corrosion resistant Desert Tan non-reflective Titanium Nitride coating. Measures 5-1/4" closed and weighs
4.9 oz. Made in Taiwan. Suggested retail is $99.99.
This tactical Special Forces model features two Carson Flippers, resulting in a double hilt when the blade is opened. Measuring 5-1/4" closed, this Zytel® handled folder has a 4" (10.0 cm) bead blasted clip point blade of AUS-6M stainless at 55-57 Rc. The boldly textured full size handle features a deep finger choil and a parrot's beak pommel for maximum control in multiple grip positions. Weighs a hefty 6.2 oz. (176 g). Includes two stainless steel Teflon®-coated clothing/gear clips, extra screws and a Torx® tool, allowing four position carry on belts or webbing -- tip up, tip down, left or right. Made in Taiwan. Suggested retail is $69.99.
This model features a 3-1/2" (9.0 cm) bead blasted spear point blade of AUS-6M stainless at 55-57 Rc. and 4-3/8" Zytel® Desert Camo handle. This knife is ideal when weight and bulk must be kept to a minimum, and is usable in a variety of carry positions. Includes a removable Teflon® plated clothing/gear clip. Weighs only 3.5 oz. (99 g). Made in Taiwan. Suggested retail is $56.99.