Product Details
M40™ 2.94" Tanto Folding Knife by Columbia River Knife & Tool®. Designed by Kit Carson in Vine Grove, Kentucky. Discovered in a private collection and brought to life. The late Kit Carson's memory is felt strongly throughout the industry-it shows in the absolute reverence the knife world has for his M16 and M21™ designs. The M40 everyday carry folding knife is based on a legacy design. This version is reimagined with Deadbolt, marrying classic design with contemporary innovation. Kit's legacy just keeps growing.
Notes
- Not legal for sale in the following states: New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Massachusetts and Hawaii
- Can not be sold internationally
Specifications
| Blade Length: 2.94" / 74.60mm |
| Blade Edge: Plain |
| Blade Steel: 1.4116 |
| Blade Finish: Bead Blast |
| Blade Thickness: 0.14" / 3.43mm |
| Overall Length: 6.88" / 174.63mm |
| Closed Length: 3.95" / 100.23mm |
| Weight: 3.30 oz. / 93.55 g |
| Handle: Bolster - 6063 Al / Onlay - Glass Reinforced Nylon |
| Style: Folding Knife w/Deadbolt Lock |
| Blade Style: Tanto |
Features
- Innovative Deadbolt Locking Mechanism is Simple to Use and Provides Incredible Strength
- Flipper Opening Combined with IKBS™ Ball Bearing Pivot System Deploys the Blade Smooth and Fast
- Glass Reinforced Nylon and Aluminum Bolster Handle is Strong and Lightweight
Kit Carson turned out a host of game changing knives from his bench in Vine Grove, Kentucky. The M40® is based on one of his relatively unknown custom designs. In classic Kit style, the stainless steel compact tanto blade is all business. It's met with a glass-reinforced nylon and aluminum bolster handle that's at one strong and surprisingly lightweight. The magic happens when you fire it up. The deployment action is quick and smooth with a flipper and IKBS™ ball bearing pivot system. It locks into place with Deadbolt® and will stay there-enduring incredible stress and weight-until it's simply closed with the prominent button. The M40® is well deserving of a spot in this legendary lineage.
How Deadbolt® Works
Steel bolts interlock with the blade when it's deployed to yield incredible strength. A prominent button sits at the pivot point for simple, intuitive disengagement without fingers crossing the path of the blade.
Born in Oregon in 1994, Columbia River Knife and Tool® is an American company specializing in manufacturing second-to-none equipment that makes your life easier and safer. From pocket knives that you can carry every day to survival, technical, and hunting accessories, CRKT offers a great variety of quality and reliable solutions for your specific needs. The company collaborates with the most talented designers to ensure its equipment is multifunctional and stylish. Made from industry-leading materials and utilizing tried-and-true manufacturing techniques, CRKT knives and tools are sure to inspire and endure.