Description
The swedged and recurved spear point blades are made of 1.4116 stainless steel with a non-reflective black titanium nitride finish which gives maximum corrosion resistance.
There are many reasons custom knifemakers choose an InterFrame build with stainless steel liners and G10 scales in preference to aluminum or even titanium scales. First, the aggressive G10 texture gives unparalleled grip. Second, it is very strong. Third, it is lightweight. And finally, G10 is an insulator with a low specific heat. Therefore, it is cooler to grip in the beating desert sun, and warmer to grip at subfreezing temperatures.
These M21 models also feature the very popular "Carson Flipper" blade extension, which aids opening and acts as an additional blade guard.
As is standard practice on CRKT folders, 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. Every model features a removable Teflon-plated stainless steel clothing/gear clip. All fasteners, including the clip screws, are Torx. Liners, hardware and clip are black oxide coated.
Specifications
- Blade: Length: 3.875" (9.8 cm)
- Thickness: 0.14" (0.35 cm)
- Steel: 1.4116, 58-59 HRC
- Closed: Handle length: 5.375" (13.7 cm)
- Open: Overall length: 9.25" (23.5 cm)
- Weight: 5.9 oz. (167 g)
