The CRKT M16-01DZ desert tan folding knife (brand part no. M1601DZC) is part of Kit Carson’s long-running M16 series, wearing a desert-tan Titanium Nitride coating over its D2 tool steel blade and a matching desert-tan glass-reinforced nylon (GRN) handle. The signature Carson Flipper paired with an IKBS ball-bearing pivot gives it smooth, fast deployment, while an automated liner safety lock keeps the blade secure during use.

Key Specifications

• The blade is made from D2 tool steel with a desert-tan Titanium Nitride coating.
• The blade measures approximately 3.12 inches in length with a spear-point profile.
• The handle is made from desert-tan glass-reinforced nylon (GRN).
• The locking mechanism is an automated liner safety lock.
• The knife opens via the signature Carson Flipper on an IKBS ball-bearing pivot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does the Titanium Nitride coating do?
A: It adds corrosion resistance and gives the D2 blade its distinctive desert-tan finish.

Q: What is the Carson Flipper?
A: It’s Kit Carson’s signature flipper-tab opening system, paired here with an IKBS ball-bearing pivot for smooth deployment.

Buy the CRKT M16-01DZ Desert Tan Spear Point Folding Knife

This Columbia River (CRKT) M16 ships fast from our Lubbock, TX gun shop and is part of our pocket knives lineup.