COLUMBIA RIVER KNIFE 794023161472 Columbia River - Carson M16 Special Forces Knife

M16-14 Special Forces - Black, Tanto, AutoLAWKS, Combo Edge Dimensions Open Overall Length 9.25 inches Closed Length 5.375 inches Weight 5.7 ounces Blade Length 3.875 inches Thickness 0.14 inches Material AUS 8 Blade-HRC 58-59 Finish Titanium Nitride Grind Hollow Style Tanto Edge Triple-Point Serrations Handle Material Aluminum Liner 420J2 Lock Type Locking Liner Safety System AutoLAWKS Carry Carry Sys. In the process of developing our line of Carson special forces G10 M16 models, it became apparent that there was a demand for these models from coalition forces serving in desert environments. These models have Desert Tan blade and scales. The M16-13DSFG Slim Profile G10 features a 3.50 (89 mm) dual grind Tanto blade and is ideal when weight and bulk must be kept to a minimum. It weighs only 4.0 ounces. Just like it's black tactical counterpart, this knife shares a unique design offering a combination of Carson SF series features requested by military procurement specialists. It has a combined Razor-Sharp and patented (1) Veff Serrated edge. The open build allows two Carson Flippers to be incorporated, resulting in a true hilt up to now rare in folding knives. Blade and scales are non-reflective Desert Tan. Premium 8Cr14 stainless steel blades receive 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. The open InterFrame build uses Desert Tan scales of G10, and stainless steel liners with friction grooves. G10 is often preferred for its aggressive gripping texture, light weight, and the insulating properties which make it cooler in heat and warmer in cold than metal. The M16-13DSFG features our exclusive patented (2) AutoLAWKS safety, which automatically turns the folder into a fixed blade when the blade is opened and locked. All knives in this series are equipped with clip options that allow four-position carry on belts or webbing tip up, tip down, left or right. (Caution: These knives are not designed for tip-up in-pocket carry.) They are special knives, designed by the military for special forces desert use. 1. U.S. Patent No. D559,939 2. U.S. Patent Nos. 5,596,808 and 7,437,822