Columbia River CRKT M40-03 Flipper Dead Bolt Lock Folding Knife (3.45 Inch Bead Blast Spearpoint Plain Blade) Black GRN Handle CRM40-03

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.

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.

Columbia River Knife & Tool - M40-03 Specifications:

• Overall Length:
  8.006 in.
• Blade Length:
  3.45 in.
• Cutting Edge Length:
  3.25 in.
• Blade Thickness:
  0.135 in.
• Blade Material:
  1.4116 Stainless Steel
• Blade Style:
  Spear Point w/ False Edge
• Blade Grind:
  Flat Ground
• Blade Finish:
  Bead Blasted
• Edge Type:
  PlainEdge
• Handle Length:
  4.60 in.
• Handle Thickness:
• Handle Material:
  GRN
• Handle Color:
  Black
• Frame/Liner:
  Stainless Steel
• Weight:
  4.20 oz.
• Carry Method:
  2-Position Ambidextrous Pocket Clip (Right/Left - Tip Up)
• Knife Type:
  Manual Opening Folder
• Opening Mechanism:
  Flipper or Thumb Stud
• Locking Mechanism:
  Deadbolt Lock
• Brand:
  CRKT
• Designer:
  Kit Carson
• Model:
  M40-03
• Model Number:
  M4003
• Country of Origin:
  China