CRKT is coming out with an extensive catalog off the bat, but the most stand out knife is the Twist Tighe Compact.
Designed by Brian Tighe and based off his custom design, the Twist Tighe is a dual-edge OTF knife, and, as CRKT’s first OTF product, they aren’t holding back on materials.
Specs:
| Overall Length: | 3.63″ |
| Blade Length: | 2.65″ |
| Blade Steel: | CPM-Magnacut |
| Handle Material: | Carbon Fiber |
| Open System: | Double Action OTF |
| MSRP: | $300 |
It has a deep-carry pocket clip, and the carbon fiber handle comes in a camo pattern with an option for green, hot pink, or black.
Hogue is the manufacturer on this one, continuing CRKT’s couple-years-long journey into the premium knife world. Designer Brian Tighe has a long history in knife making, and is known for making tactical folders with hard, modern angles and lines. CRKT’s Twist Tighe follows the same lines as the small version of his design.
Other Notable CRKT Drops
They sure didn’t stop with the Twist Tighe, though. CRKT has a long lost of updates and new models, including some new lock types for old models, and fresh designs from Michael Walker, Richard Rogers, and TJ Schwartz.
CRKT 2025 Updates
- The Minimalist line, designed by Alan Folts is getting a Nessmuk model.
- The Squid and Squid XM by Lucas Burnley will be available as a button lock.
- The Provoke, designed by Joe Caswell, will be available with an alumimum or Grivory handle.
- The Snap Lock, designed by Ed Van Hoy, will be available with a black coating.
- The Bamboozled, by Ken Onion Jr, is coming out as an assisted open with an option for a brown and black handle with a drop point blade or an all-black with a tanto blade.
- The M16, designed by Kit Carson, is getting a crossbar lock.
CRKT 2025 New Models
- Straight Frame Lock: A small EDC frame lock with a 2.8″ blade in D2 steel, G10 scale, thumb stud open, and ball bearing action, designed by TJ Schwarz.
- Kasilof Fixed Blade: A slim brother to the Soldotna with a 3.87″ blade in 1095 steel and a skeletonized handle with Micarta scales. Designed by Russ Kommer.
- Walker Blade Lock: Another innovation from one of the masters, featuring a 2.93″ blade in 14C28N steel, and a stainless steel handle with a G10 overlay.
- HangTi Fixed: A pint-sized all titanium fixed blade designed by Richard Rogers. It has a 1.68″ blade available in either a Kiridashi or drop point blade shape.
- Viento liner lock: Another Richard Rogers design with a 3.23″ wharncliffe blade in D2 steel, and G10 scales with a steel bolster
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