Columbia River Knife and Tool Tiny Tighe Knife - Combo

I bought the first knife on an impulse, to use as a daily knife. I bought the other five as gifts. I'm very happy with the assisted opening and the locking systems. Very positive, and easy to use with a tiny bit of practice. One issue, the thumb studs can get caught on your pocket liner when the knife is being put away, causing the knife to open in one's pocket. The spring isn't strong enough to push the blade all the way open, but still, a small issue.

I received the knife and spend about a week using it exclusively. I can only give it three stars because of a few of its shortcomings. 1. The blade is difficult to close one handed. While I like the safety lock mechanism on the back the slide lock on the front is difficult to move as it is not high enough above the grip. If it was about an eighth of an inch higher it would be easier to move. As for some that would say "then it is not a safety lock and you could slip the blade lock and the blade would close" I would counter that is what the rear lock is for. As it is now you have to move the rear lock forward this will release a catch so that the front lock can be pressed to the left releasing the blade. 2. The assisted opening feature. I would like to see a safety mechanism so that the blade could not be opened accidentally in a pocket. As it is now a slight bit of pressure on the thumb screw and the spring opens the blade. Granted you can always remove the assisted opening spring but then that would just defeat the purpose of buying an assisted opening knife. Aside from these two points I find that the knife is well made and balanced. The blade has held an edge so far, but then again I have only been using it for a week.

A little small for me but is still extremely comfortable and easy to work. I use it for little things around the campsite and fishing. It's size and serrated edges do make it handy for working with fishing line and gutting fish, or cutting other meats.

I use this for daily carry. It is compact and functional. Has a nice clip and great opening mechanism. For the price you can't go wrong.

the blade is very good and the serrations are nice. the one area of complaint is that you have to close it in two steps. this is somewhat tedious and seems unnecessary. other than that its a great knife, good steel. i have small hands and the handle fits my hand well.