Tried and True

When looking back at the history of pocket knives, no one can argue the significance of the classic slipjoint. An industry staple and, for many people, the gateway to higher-end knives, a slipjoint transports you back to a time when simplicity and reliability were paramount. Tactile have been friends with Jared Oeser for a while and, when it finally came time to collaborate on a design, Jared paid homage to Tactile's Texan roots with this rustic design. After Jared made the first prototype he showed to his neighbour and good friend who is an Army Ranger, hence the name.

What's a Wharncliffe blade

The Wharncliffe blade in pocket knives was developed by James Stuart-Wortley, the first Baron of Wharncliffe, around the 1820s who wanted a blade for utility and everyday chores. Characterized by a straight edge and rounded spine, the unique shape allows for full cutting power the length of the blade making it a practical design perfect for precision cuts.

Ready for the Frontier

A knife is a knife is a knife but the Ranger has a soul that embraces adventure and exploration. The timeless design will make it an heirloom-grade piece in your collection and will fight its way in to your pocket more than you think. Whatever life throws at you, slipjoints have decades of proof that they are a more than capable companion.

Classic Design Meets Modern Production

With Tactile's manufacturing style and small batch work flow, the Ranger blurs the lines of a production and custom slipjoint. Before a Ranger is ready to sell Tactile assemble each knife, and hand grind the blade, backspring, and handles to provide a seamless fit. Then, they are disassembled and marked so the handles can be finished and paired back up to the same components from the original fit.

Based on a custom knife Jared sent over, Tactile were able to dial in the pull to a nice 6-7 and create a perfect walk and talk.

Made in USA -
All Under One Roof

Everything Tactile produce is machined, assembled, QC-ed, and serviced in their Dallas, TX machine shop and comes with a lifetime warranty.

Features:

Wharncliffe blade shape
Designed by Jared Oeser
64AL4V Grade 5 Titanium handle
3.8mm blade stock
Premium Magnacut blade steel 63-64 HRC
17-4PH Stainless Steel Backspring
Original Natural Westinghouse Micarta Shield
Perfect for work and daily tasks
Small batch production, custom level finishing
Made in Texas, USA
Pairs perfectly with this leather slip

Tried and True

Ready for the Frontier

Classic Design Meets Modern Production

Made in USA -All Under One Roof

Made in USA -
All Under One Roof

Tactile Knife Co.