CRKT Tighe Tac - Experiences? Opinions?

Mackenzie4856

Mackenzie4856

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I am looking for a more sheeple-friendly EDC folder, and was wondering if anyone had experience with a CRKT Tighe Tac. I'd be going for the larger version with a smooth edge.
 
Well, the current model offers an AUS 6M blade, which many people don't like. There's very little to keep one's hand from sliding down the edge. It's a stylish knife and good for many day-to-day cutting chores and I have one, but for the price you undoubtedly can do better.

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Confederate said:
Well, the current model offers an AUS 6M blade, which many people don't like. There's very little to keep one's hand from sliding down the edge. It's a stylish knife and good for many day-to-day cutting chores and I have one, but for the price you undoubtedly can do better.
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Well, sure, steel snobs don't care for AUS-6, or anything less than D2/S30V/ZDP or whatever is the flavor of the week. But it's not a crappy steel: it'll take a good edge easily, and hold it better than, say, 440A.

Price-wise, I've seen the small one for sale online *koff*KnifeCenter*koff* for $25. Not bad for a "starter gent's knife".

As for the lack of guard, it's not intended for heavy stabbing, so why should it matter? I see a lot of gentleman's-style knives without guards, from the likes of Benchmade, Al Mar, and William Henry; in fact, it's uncommon to find one with a guard.

I've got the large version, and it's pretty sweet. It looks angular, but the handle actually fits the hand well, and the heavy grooving makes for a good grip.
 
I had a little one that I lost a while ago. I really wish I still had it. Although it may not have the best steel, I really enjoyed the knife. It was easy to get sharp and it was a classy little piece of equipment. I found the edges on it somewhat sharp, but that is easily remedied with sandpaper or what-have-you.

Travis
 
I had one given to me as a gift a few years back and it had a very nice fit and finish and the AUS-6 took a killer edge. The bad thing... The edge dulled very quickly with just minimal use.

I'm definitely not a steel snob and own many knives with AUS-8 and 440C but I would steer clear of CRKT AUS-6 unless it's going to be a very light duty knife.
 
Mick R. said:
I had one given to me as a gift a few years back and it had a very nice fit and finish and the AUS-6 took a killer edge. The bad thing... The edge dulled very quickly with just minimal use.

I'm definitely not a steel snob and own many knives with AUS-8 and 440C but I would steer clear of CRKT AUS-6 unless it's going to be a very light duty knife.
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Thanks for that; I have no experience with the AUS-6.
 
Gryffin said:
Well, sure, steel snobs don't care for AUS-6, or anything less than D2/S30V/ZDP or whatever.... As for the lack of guard, it's not intended for heavy stabbing....
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Mayhaps true about the AUS 6, but for the price the knife is going for I'd rather have a CRKT 21-04 or 21/14 -- something with an AUS 8. The long, sleek blade of the Tighe Tac is a "stabbing style" blade and adds to its looks. The small knife goes for a song on eBay, but I prefer the larger model if that's what you like.

One thing about CRKT is, many of its knives are advertised with old specs and you may get an AUS 4 instead of an AUS 6 if you choose another model. All the AUS 8 knives have remained AUS 8 and the Tighe Tac remains AUS 6, which is fine with me. But that's where I draw the line. AUS 4 and 420J2 are blade steels I won't buy. Just make sure you know what you're getting and get what you like.

Confed

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The CRKT M16-14LE has an aluminum frame, an AUS 8 black tanto blade and a secure grip. It should last years and is only one of the company's better offerings.
 
Confederate said:
The CRKT M16-14LE has an aluminum frame, an AUS 8 black tanto blade and a secure grip. It should last years and is only one of the company's better offerings.
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Um... have you ever actually held an M16-x4??? The thing is huge, and very military-looking; the OP is looking for something "sheeple-friendly", not something that might cause a sheeple stampede!! :D
 
I was specifically avoiding the M16 line for that reason. Also, somethign about them I just don't like. I think they are fine knives, just not to my taste.
 
Yes, I keep forgetting that. You see, when I first got into knives, I started small, then found I was buying incrementally larger knives. A 3-inch blade is fairly modest, so how about a M21-02? Still, a Tighe Tac is a nice knife if purchased at a good price.
 
i have a small one in plain edge and i quite like it.
it is a gentlemans folder with a slight hint of tactical because of the angular handle, but its still a comfy grip i would prefer a thum stud to the disc that they put on top but the disc still works well and it looks better with it
 
i have a small one in plain edge and i quite like it.
it is a gentlemans folder with a slight hint of tactical because of the angular handle, but its still a comfy grip i would prefer a thum stud to the disc that they put on top but the disc still works well and it looks better with it.
 
I like mine alot. $19 on Ebay. Keep your eyes open!;) The AUS 6 does dull quickly so mine is strictly light duty.
 
I'm on my 2nd one. The thing I like most about it is the look. Unfortunatley, mine developed a lot of blade play just from opening, and closing. I hardly used it to cut. Even with the limited cutting, it did dull quickly. When i first got it, I felt that ALL the edges were a bit sharp. I'm talking about the scales as well. I used a dremmel on it, and took all surfaces dowen slightly. It was then comfortable in the hand. I sent it back to CRKT for the blade play issue. They stated that it was discontinued, and offered me an equally priced knife. I upgraded, and got something else. I had been missing the Tighe, and found one at retail for $35. I guess it had enough appeal to buy a second one.
 
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