No, it doesn't.
A functional non glare finish IS Black Paint. BY definition black krylon would be a functional non-glare finish. If you were in the field and for some reason needed a field exediant non-glare finish that was functional and you had a can of matte black spray paint, it would not only suffice but work wonderfully. I think you're just eager to discuss something, but this is a cluster muck discussion that is going nowhere as is. When you listed "Spyder Hole" as something that makes a knife tactical, I actually thought this was a joke or a troll.
I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you're confused, as opposed to trolling. There is no need to, and actually no way to 'clear up the definition of tactical' as it applies to knives. It's a marketing term, and applied to something SOG sells it has very little to do with the dictionary term for tactics, or strategy for that matter. You can call anything you want tactical, and your self appointed definition of Tactical as it applies to knives (which is what you said you're asking for?) matters less to everyone else than a generalized consensus that could be applied (which is still a worthless exercise). Manufacturers certainly don't set out a criteria for labeling a product tactical - at least not in the majority of cases. This whole discussion has been had here before, I'm guessing 100 times (I've read it twice in the last month, so I assume it gets that much play over time). It's a fools errand trying to set a criteria for a term that doesn't explain anything. Asking everybody to give a different definition of tactical is even more confusing and leads to nowhere.
If enthusiasts aimed to clear up the term tactical as it applies to knives, it would help by first narrowing down the definition to combat applications. Using my existing knowledge of combat applications, it is fairly simple to list a set of criteria that lends itself to combat scenarios, but for a weapon to be combat applicable it would not have to meet all of those criteria, and would actually be combat applicable if it met a single criteria (that is part of the reason that defining tactical as it applies to the marketing term is a fools errand). For a tactical folder some of the most important would be:
1. Capable of thrusting attacks
2. Easily Accessible/ Assisted Opening / Automatic Opening
3. Matte non-glare finish
4. Corrosion Resistant
5. More than 4" blade length
6. Tough Steel / Wear Resistant
7. Ergonomic Grip
8. Ergonomics that aid in retention (why Jimping would be a plus lol)
9. Non-Snag
10. Compatible with existing military kit
Designers that aim to fill a military role and are devoted to the intention of that design have the best claim to the marketing term 'tactical' in my opinion. They will consider a list like this, and make a compromise based on each feature depending on its perceived importance. A point that is capable of stabbing is probably the primary consideration, followed by ruggedness / ergonomics, etc. Corrosion resistance is at least important enough for Stainless Steels or corrosion resistant coatings to be considered; and it is a welcome aspect of engineering that coatings like Cerakote are non-glare and resistant to corrosion. A 4"+ blade is extremely important because vital organs and blood vessels aren't on the surface of your skin, and since combat is either the primary consideration or an important dual application consideration (such as a knife that is made for medics or paratroopers, combat effectiveness will almost always be a strong secondary consideration in the development of a product).
A good example would be CRK's Green Beret. He set out with the intent to produce a combat effective fixed blade, and that intent is evident in the blade's design. It has a drop point for stabbing, utilizes a high end steel for improved edge retention, compromises its hardness with additional tempering for toughness; in addition to the highly corrosion resistant stainless S35V, it is also coated with KG Gun Coat for added corrosion resistance and a matte non-reflective finish. The knife must be capable of handling as wide of a variety of cutting chores as effectively as possible while retaining the majority of the combat effectiveness (fighting) of a Fairbarn-Sykes dagger. The best part of the design in my opinion is the ergonomics of the handle, which does not lend itself to preparing vegetables for a meal, but offer superb retention capabilities through design and materials. The full-thick tang makes the knife rugged, and the Micarta scales are ideal for a combat ready weapon. Soldiers are fairly rough on their equipment, and need equipment that is designed to accept some abuse. Chris Reeve succeeded in his mission because when tested, the very soldiers the knife was designed for opted for his design over 100 others. It doesn't mean it's the best knife in the world, just that it was developed with intent, and used design to meet as many prescribed attributes weighted for importance as possible as effectively as possible. What is telling here is that you won't see CRK calling the Green Beret 'Tactical' in their marketing (at least I don't think so, I might be wrong there). They may target people looking for a tactical knife in their marketing, but including that term puts them in the same boat as manufacturers like M-Tech, and may hurt the perception of their product by association. The word tactical is a marketing term, just like Christmas is a holiday invented by retailers. For what it's worth though, most of us know what the word implies, and can make a rough assumption of knives that would be included under that umbrella term. Modern, black, pointy blades from manufacturers that target the people that watch walking dead and own AR-15s.
The most devoted use of the word 'tactical' to describe a knife is one that is built using the aforementioned method of applying features and design to meet the needs of a modern soldier. The problem is that all design is a compromise, and different professions, even within the army, need a different feature set to be most effective. Soliders also need to be adaptable, and specific features will be more important for specific missions (if I was carrying a knife specifically to take out sentries during a covert mission, the knife I would select would be different than the knife I wold need to jump out of a plane) so several knives with dramatically different features and design can all meet that criteria.... then there's the fact that by definition, tactical has absolutely nothing to do with the design of knives, is a marketing term, and is used widely (and more often) by manufacturers that would never be considered for military use.
and "survival" since then, at least.
