{"product_id":"crkt-tighe-rade-designed-by-brian-tighe-5290","title":"CRKT Tighe Rade CRK-5290 – 3.38″ Satin 8Cr13MoV Drop Point, 6061-T6 Aluminum, Button Lock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCRKT Tighe Rade CRK-5290 – Brian Tighe Button Lock Flipper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CRKT Tighe Rade CRK-5290 is a Brian Tighe designed everyday carry folding knife built around a 3.38\" satin-finished 8Cr13MoV drop point blade and a contoured 6061-T6 aluminum handle. It deploys fast from a flipper tab or ambidextrous dual thumb studs and locks up on a push-button lock that is just as quick to disengage one-handed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner Brian Tighe of Ridgeville, Ontario built the Tighe Rade around a compound hollow dual grind. The tip is ground and reinforced for stronger cutting applications, while the section closer to the handle is shaped for finer cutting tasks and wire stripping. Stylized, textured grooves are machined into the aluminum scales, giving the CRKT Tighe Rade CRK-5290 grip in hand and a profile that looks more at home on a fighter jet than in a pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.38\" 8Cr13MoV drop point blade — satin finish, hollow dual grind, plain edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush-button lock, easy to engage and disengage with one hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual deployment: flipper tab plus ambidextrous thumb studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContoured, textured 6061-T6 aluminum handle over a 2Cr13MoV liner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced tip for hard cutting, finer forward edge for detail work and wire stripping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-position tip-up pocket clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by Brian Tighe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length (open): 7.88\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed length: 4.53\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 3.38\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness: 0.12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade steel: 8Cr13MoV, 58–60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade finish: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Hollow dual grind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade style: Drop point, plain edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle material: 6061-T6 aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiner: 2Cr13MoV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock type: Button lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry system: 1-position pocket clip (tip up)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.5 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the blade length of the CRKT Tighe Rade CRK-5290?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CRKT Tighe Rade CRK-5290 has a 3.38\" blade and measures 7.88\" overall when open, 4.53\" closed. It weighs 4.5 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 8Cr13MoV good knife steel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8Cr13MoV is a Chinese stainless steel widely used in value-priced EDC folders. It sharpens easily, resists corrosion well, and holds a usable working edge. On the CRKT Tighe Rade CRK-5290 it is run at 58–60 HRC with a hollow dual grind, which is a sensible balance of edge retention and easy field touch-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the button lock on the CRKT Tighe Rade CRK-5290 work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spring-loaded plunger drops into a detent in the blade tang once the blade swings open, locking it in place. To close the CRKT Tighe Rade CRK-5290, press and hold the button on the handle and pivot the blade shut — your fingers stay clear of the edge the whole time, which is one reason button locks are popular for one-handed use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you open the CRKT Tighe Rade CRK-5290?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CRKT Tighe Rade CRK-5290 gives you two options: pull the flipper tab with your index finger, or push the ambidextrous dual thumb studs. Both work with either hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you sharpen the CRKT Tighe Rade CRK-5290?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the CRKT Tighe Rade CRK-5290 uses a compound dual grind, sharpen it in two passes: follow the existing bevel on the reinforced tip section, then on the finer forward section. A guided sharpener or ceramic rods make it easy to keep the angle consistent; 8Cr13MoV responds quickly to light stropping between full sharpenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the CRKT Tighe Rade CRK-5290 a good EDC knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. At 4.5 oz with a 3.38\" blade and a tip-up pocket clip, the CRKT Tighe Rade CRK-5290 rides well in a front pocket, opens fast with either hand, and covers everyday cutting from packages and cordage to wire stripping. The aluminum handle keeps it durable without adding excess weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the CRKT Tighe Rade CRK-5290?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy the CRKT Tighe Rade CRK-5290 at Going Gear, an authorized CRKT dealer. Every knife ships brand new, factory sharp, and backed by the full manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CRKT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53026928656704,"sku":"CRK-5290","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/crk-5290-front-view.jpg?v=1786894517","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/crkt-tighe-rade-designed-by-brian-tighe-5290","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}