Product Description

The M16®-02XD brings the legendary "Big Dog" toughness of Kit Carson’s classic design into a compact, EDC-friendly footprint with a mission-ready Desert Tan finish. As part of the modern tactical evolution of the M16® series, this model replaces traditional liners with a high-performance, ambidextrous Crossbar Lock. This upgrade maintains the iconic "drill sergeant" reliability that professionals have trusted for decades while providing a faster, safer, and more intuitive manual operation for both left and right-handed users.

The M16-02XD features a 3.11" tanto blade crafted from premium D2 tool steel, a high-carbon alloy celebrated for its incredible hardness and superior edge retention. The blade is finished with a rugged stonewash that hides the wear and tear of hard daily use. Deployment is instantaneous and silky smooth thanks to the integrated flipper tab and the IKBS™ ball-bearing pivot system. The handle is constructed from high-strength Desert Tan Grivory®—an aircraft-grade thermoplastic engineered for maximum durability and a positive, high-traction grip in any environment. Complete with a reversible pocket clip and the rock-solid Crossbar Lock, the M16-02XD is a modernized tactical classic built for the 21st-century pocket.

• 3.11" D2 tool steel blade provides professional-grade edge retention and high-strength piercing power

• Fully ambidextrous Crossbar Lock ensures fast, secure operation and easy one-handed closing for all users

• Desert Tan Grivory® handle offers a lightweight, mission-ready grip with exceptional durability

• Integrated IKBS™ ball bearing pivot system enables lightning-fast and friction-free manual blade deployment

• High-strength tanto blade profile excels at precision piercing and heavy-duty utility slicing