CRKT - Nirk Tighe
Model | 5250 |
Blade Style / Finish | Drop Point Hollow Grind / Satin Finish |
Blade Length | 3.875” (9.8cm) |
Blade Thickness | 0.121” (3mm) |
Blade Material | AUS-8 |
Blade Hardness | 58-59 HRC |
Handle / Color |
420J2 Stamped Stainless Steel / Blue Titanium Nitride coated & polished |
Clip | Stainless Steel reversible tip up
or down carry |
Opening Mechanism | Thumb reliefs or blade flipper |
Lock Mechanism | Lockback with spring, release & lock integral to frame structure |
Overall Length | 9.13” (23.2cm) |
Closed Length | 5.25” (13.3cm) |
Weight | 5.1oz (144g) |
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Description:
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 lockback 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.