New CRKTs off the line: Carson M18 folders

Tuhkis - "rough" maybe relative ;) But the large M18 I have here (blue G-10) has studs that are quite rough by my standards. I'm going to file them down a bit to take off the bite. The other two are fine.

Nonbox - they will begin shipping to dealers shortlyexpect another month or so (hopefully sooner) until they start turning up on the websites of online retailers.
 
Nice knives, I'm impressed a lot!
Look like real winner.

Some very first glance impressions:
  • Thumb studs are really rough but it is possible to file them completely smooth if someone would like. In fact they are redundant for knife opening. When Carson flipper is engaged with enough determination the blade pops open as fast as on KERSHAW Ken Onion's Speed Safe knives.
  • Nice frost finish, I like it even more than satin one.
  • Amazingly sharp out of the box. Yes, I know that no one factory sharpness last for ever but this shows an overage level of execution quality and care.
  • Pocket clip have been moved above the pivot - very nice, M16 series have exposed too much of the handle above pocket upper edge.
  • LAWKS - nice addition to lock safety and reliability.
  • Too little lanyard hole, it's hard to imagine any serious cord what could be put there.
  • The pocket clip in medium-gray color looks modestly and don't cause redundant attention on wide variety of clothings.
  • Quite simply shaped handle but provides very comfortable grip. However I would like the cutout in the forefinger placement area to be wider, to place entire forefinger into it. This would make grip even better.
Both are very thorough knives, especially large one, but both feel in the hand lighter than it could be expected looking onto them. The large version is true tactical folder with no compromises, the smaller one can make very decent tactically oriented daily carry.
 
Misque, the link that Dexter provided will take you to a thread where the prices are posted. Can't help you with shipping charges though.
 
Thanks KWM! I just went there and drooled heavily over the pics.:rolleyes: I have to get one even if the price is kind of up there. Kit's designs with the "flipper" are "must have" for me.:D
 
The ones with the black inserts look the best. Was there an original Kit Carson M18 that this new crkt folder was based on?
 
Originally posted by nonbox
The ones with the black inserts look the best. Was there an original Kit Carson M18 that this new crkt folder was based on?
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Kit did make an M18 that had scales on it and looked somewhat like the CRKTs, but I've seen only one so far. I guess the ti handled one sold more. Maybe Kit has a photo he can post?
 
Way cool! Does anyone know what grind type they are? I once had an M-16. I loved everything about it EXCEPT the single-side chisel grind edge. Sorry...I just think that sucks.:rolleyes:
 
[*] Thumb studs are really rough but it is possible to file them completely smooth if someone would like. In fact they are redundant for knife opening. When Carson flipper is engaged with enough determination the blade pops open as fast as on KERSHAW Ken Onion's Speed Safe knives.
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Good to hear about the thumb studs. I take my file on the table to be ready... ;)

About the flipper: I like it, in fact very much. I think it's better than a torsion bar. More durable - no parts to get broken.

Tuhkis
 
Gatekeeper,
Both large and small M18's have slightly hollow grind (less pronounced than on SPYDERCO's) on both sides of the blade. They are also sharpened on both sides.

What the model of M16 did you see with chisel ground blade? All I have handled were ground from both sides...

Tuhkis,
Please don't file them down completely ;), remember - they are working as stop pin also.
 
The M16-04 and -14 are chisel ground. I'd venture to say that all the tanto 16's are chisel ground but the two above are the only ones I've had.
 
Originally posted by solid_soldier
The M16-04 and -14 are chisel ground. I'd venture to say that all the tanto 16's are chisel ground but the two above are the only ones I've had.
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Perhaps what you meant to say was that they have cutting edges ground on one side only? This and chisel grind are really two different things. Chisel grind refers to the main grinds (bevels) of the blade - one side being flat and the other is ground, to leave as much cross section for strength and for penetration capabilities. The M16-12/13/14 and M18-12/14 models are hollow ground but have the cutting edges ground on one side only.

That's why you got poor Serg confused :D
 
I stand corrected... learned something new too :p
 
I got leart sum smarts too! hehehe;)
My M-16 was certainly flat on one side (tanto design). I don't know why I could never get it as sharp as I wanted to so I got pi$$ed and chucked the thing. It appears as though the M-18's have a different blade design. I'll give them another try. However, I wish the steel would be ATS34 or VG10. Oh hell... how can JUST ONE MORE KNIFE hurt me? Hmmmm?!
 
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