My Grail: The Nirk Tighe

Noctis3880

Noctis3880

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This isn't just ANY Nirk Tighe, but one in M390 at Rc 62 and stonewashed finish(because I scuff titanium a lot).

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To top it off: a titanium Starlingear bead. Pairs up with the anodized handle very nicely:thumbup:.

For the first time in a long time, I can't wait to try this puppy out at work:D.
 
DrOpPoInT1110 said:
That is awesome! Congrats! I love the color combination on the handle. How's the lock up?
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It's interesting to be honest. I did a small spine tap on the table first and found that I could easily press the blade closed like a slipjoint. I almost resigned myself to dread when I cut the paracord I needed, heard a click, and found that I couldn't press the blade closed anymore. I opened the knife again, pressed the spine, and heard the click again, then found the blade locked up solid as a vault. I can't say whether it's that way by design or whether it just needs some breaking in given that this is a unique approach to the traditional back lock.

But since it engaged when the knife is in use(from light cutting no less) and the finger choil would catch on my finger before the blade does, any potential threat is essentially nonexistent, so I would give the lock a 10 anyway. I also find it to be convenient if I only flip the blade out to show it off as I can then close it one-handed(otherwise impossible while the lock is engaged).
 
i have a TigheCoon. Brian makes a wonderful knife and is great to deal with. glad you're happy with it :)
 
Noctis3880 said:
It's interesting to be honest. I did a small spine tap on the table first and found that I could easily press the blade closed like a slipjoint. I almost resigned myself to dread when I cut the paracord I needed, heard a click, and found that I couldn't press the blade closed anymore. I opened the knife again, pressed the spine, and heard the click again, then found the blade locked up solid as a vault. I can't say whether it's that way by design or whether it just needs some breaking in given that this is a unique approach to the traditional back lock.

But since it engaged when the knife is in use(from light cutting no less) and the finger choil would catch on my finger before the blade does, any potential threat is essentially nonexistent, so I would give the lock a 10 anyway. I also find it to be convenient if I only flip the blade out to show it off as I can then close it one-handed(otherwise impossible while the lock is engaged).
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Hmmm strange but as long as it works well for you, that's good. Maybe the lock just needs time to settle into place. Also may have just been a piece of grit in the way of the lock until you opened and closed it again. Does it feel awkward in the hand with that much of the handle milled out?
 
DrOpPoInT1110 said:
Hmmm strange but as long as it works well for you, that's good. Maybe the lock just needs time to settle into place. Also may have just been a piece of grit in the way of the lock until you opened and closed it again. Does it feel awkward in the hand with that much of the handle milled out?
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No, it's not grit. The lock still won't engage unless I squeeze the back. I suspect it'll break in, though I'm not too concerned given the rock solid lockup.

It doesn't feel awkward at all. The milling isn't wide enough for my finger to go deep inside, so it just feels like 3D machining. If anything, the milling gives a more secure grip compared to smooth titanium. The balance is right at the choil and the blade is exactly 4 inches of awesome:thumbup:. I'm eager to see how the striations affect its ability to cut through thick objects.
 
Nice. I had a Kershaw groove with similar striations and it performed just fine. I can only imagine that the Nirk Tighe will be even better.
 
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