The M16-01S designed by Kit Carson in Vine Grove, Kentucky. Features frame lock; handles are shaped and contoured in the same confident grip M16 style, black oxide finish, but are crafted of a retro flavored stainless steel; bead blasted stainless steel blade; blades also feature the Carson Flipper for quick and convenient blade actuation and the flipper doubles as an effective blade guard in the open position. Blade lock up is secured through the traditional framelock mechanism.