C198 Tighe Stick
The C198 Tighe Stick was introduced in 2016 and is a collaboration with custom knifemaker Brian Tighe.
Appearance in catalogs
The C198 Tighe Stick appeared in the following catalogs:
Designer
Brian Tighe
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C198 Tighe Stick:
"Custom knifemaker Brian Tighe crafts folding knives that are an impressive blend of sophisticated design and meticulous craftsmanship. His first collaboration with Spyderco faithfully captures the magic of his handmade knives and translates it into a truly exceptional factory-made folder called the Tighe Stick.
The Tighe Stick’s dramatic upswept blade is ground from high-performance CPM® S90V stainless steel—a vanadium-enriched powder metallurgy steel that offers exceptional resistance to wear and corrosion. Its saber grind offers both strength and low-friction edge geometry and is accentuated by a faceted tanto-style point and a scalloped swedge on the blade’s spine. Spyderco’s Trademark Round Hole™ in the blade stands proud to provide exceptional leverage for quick one-handed opening with either hand.
This knife’s distinctive handle consists of two solid titanium scales that are precision CNC machined to create an intricate sculptured 3-D pattern. The reverse scale forms the foundation of a high-strength Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.) mechanism that locks the blade securely when opened. Stainless steel standoffs join the handle halves to create an open-backed construction that reduces the knife’s weight and simplifies cleaning, while a reversible clip provides immediate access and a choice of left or right-side tip-down carry."
The C198 Tighe Stick in Spyderco's online catalog
Variations
The C198 Tighe Stick is made in Taichung, Taiwan and has:
- Reeve Integral Lock
- Open back construction
- Upswept blade with Tanto-style point
- Scalloped swedge
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
C198TI | 3D milled Ti | PE | CPM-S90V | Feb. 2016- | 479.95$ (2016) | Comes in a padded Spyderco pouch | N/A | Full Flat | Matte grey custom | RH, TD | Main |
Most collectible variation
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C198 Tighe Stick:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C198TI | 234mm | 134mm | 100mm | 99mm | ?mm | 3.5mm | 170g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C198 Tighe Stick:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C198TI | 9.21" | 5.28" | 3.93" | 3.90" | ?" | 0.136" | 6.0oz |
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