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The new swedged and recurved blade on the
M21 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 width 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. The M21 features 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. We’ve also incorporated the patented* Lake And Walker Knife Safety
(LAWKS®) into the M21 models, which converts them into virtual fixed blades
when engaged.
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