CRKT NIRK Tighe EDC Folding Pocket Knife: Everyday Carry, 3.8"

CRKT NIRK Tighe EDC Folding Pocket Knife: Everyday Carry, 3.8" Satin Blade, Integrated Klecker Lock, Skeletonized Handle, Deep Carry Pocket Clip 5250
- Award Winning: Voted "Most Innovative Design" at the Blade Show
- Innovative Patent: Klecker Lock integrated into the handle for strength
- Custom Stylings: Two-tone titanium nitride finished handle has distinctive look
- Designed by Brian Tighe in Ridgeville, Ontario
- Limited Lifetime Warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, see company site for details
From the beginning, we at Columbia River Knife & Tool have worked with the best knife designers we could find. And we've always been especially delighted when two of them get their heads together and come up with something completely surprising. So we're happy to report that it has happened again this year, resulting in our new NIRK Tighe folder.

It all began in 2010 when Glenn Klecker approached Brian Tighe to raise the possibility of collaborating on a knife design incorporating his new NIRK Lock mechanism because its unique construction allows for a design freedom that traditional liner locks did not afford. The resulting collaboration resulted the NIRK-Tighe custom knife which immediately won the Most Innovative Custom Design Award a the 2010 Blade Show.

All that was left for us to do was to convert his custom into a faithful production model. Our version of the NIRK Tighe features 420J2 stainless steel frames which are stamped, then machined and coated with blue titanium nitride. Finally, the frame exterior is satin polished, leaving the blue interior coating, a stunning effect.

Like the original NIRK, the knife is a Lock Back folder in which the spring, release bar and lock detent are all integral with the frame structure. Two pronounced finger notches provide a secure grip. Their blade is a graceful but strong drop point design with subtle recurve, and weight-saving reliefs cut into the spine for balance. The blade can be opened with one hand, by using a thumb on the reliefs, or by pressing the blade flipper. The blade is precision cut from premium AUS 8 stainless steel. At the blade pivot, a special caged mini ball bearing system gives fast and smooth opening action. The tighter the grip on the handle, the tighter the lockup, making this an exceptionally safe design. A custom removable stainless steel clothing/gear clip is provided.

Glenn's original quest was to create a folder of "irreducible complexity." Brian has added a few additional parts, true, but he's also added a vast amount of design interest in what is still a very functional folder.

Specifications:

Blade Length: 3.875" (98.43 mm)
Edge: Plain
Steel: AUS 8, 58-59 HRC
Blade Finish: Satin
Blade Thickness: 0.121" (3.07 mm)
Grind: Hollow
Closed Length: 5.25" (133.35 mm)
Open Length: 9.13" (231.9 mm)
Weight: 5.1 oz
Handle: 420J2 Stainless Steel
Style: Folding Knife with Klecker Lock

Country	USA
Brand	CRKT
Manufacturer	Columbia River Knife & Tool
Binding	Apparel
ItemPartNumber	5250
Model	5250
Warranty	Limited Lifetime Warranty
Color	Nirk Tighe
ReleaseDate	2019-11-07
Size	3.875 Inch
UnitCount	1
UPCs	794023525007
EANs	0794023525007

CRKT NIRK Tighe EDC Folding Pocket Knife: Everyday Carry, 3.8" Satin Blade, Integrated Klecker Lock, Skeletonized Handle, Deep Carry Pocket Clip 5250

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