The M16-01Z was designed by Kit Carson in Vine Grove, Kentucky. Featuring a textured glass filled nylon scales handle, dual 2CR13 stainless steel liner InterFrame, assembled with glass filled nylon back spacers and Torx fasteners; 8CR15MoV high-carbon stainless steel blade which gives an ideal combination of toughness and edge-holding ability in a work knife and also allows easy field-sharpening; Carson flipper and automated liner safety. The M16-01Z uses our popular spear point slim profile blade with a Razor-Sharp edge. It is ideal for fine cutting and carving tasks.