Description
Short Description:
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Compact Chaves “Tiny Ass Knife” with tanto blade
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2.75" Bohler M390 steel, compound-ground tanto, satin finish
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Full Rock tumbled titanium integral handle (single-piece construction)
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Frame lock with lockbar insert, flipper deployment on bearings
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Titanium skull pocket clip, tip-up carry
Long Description:
The Chaves T.A.K. (Tiny Ass Knife) Integral Tanto delivers the iconic Chaves design language in a compact, overbuilt format with true high-end materials. This version features a tanto-style blade and a fully rock-textured titanium integral handle for maximum strength and style.
The 2.75-inch tanto blade is made from premium Böhler M390 stainless steel — known for its excellent edge retention, hardness, and corrosion resistance. The compound grind provides reinforced tip strength at the front and a thinner cutting bevel toward the edge, making it both durable and precise. The satin finish enhances the clean geometry of the tanto profile.
The handle is machined from a single solid block of titanium (integral construction), then finished in Chaves’ signature Full Rocked texture — a rugged, tumbled look that improves grip and hides wear. A titanium frame lock secures the blade, reinforced with a hardened steel lockbar insert for longevity.
A low-profile flipper tab and ball-bearing pivot deliver smooth, fast blade deployment. The knife ships with a titanium skull pocket clip (tip-up, right-hand), with a plain clip often included as an alternative.
Compact, aggressive, and built like a tank — this is the tanto version of one of Chaves’ most refined EDC knives.
Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
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| Overall Length | 6.13 in |
| Blade Length | 2.75 in |
| Blade Steel | Böhler M390 |
| Blade Style | Tanto |
| Blade Grind | Compound |
| Blade Finish | Satin |
| Edge Type | Plain |
| Handle Length | 3.50 in |
| Handle Thickness | 0.49 in |
| Handle Material | Titanium (Integral, Full Rocked) |
| Lock Type | Frame Lock |
| Opener | Flipper |
| Pivot System | Bearings |
| Pocket Clip | Tip-Up, Right-Hand (Titanium Skull Clip) |
| Weight | 3.40 oz |
| Designer | Ramon Chavez |
| Brand | Chaves Knives |
| Model | T.A.K. Integral |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Best Use | Everyday Carry |
| Product Type | Manual Folding Knife |
FAQ :
Q: What steel is used on this model?
A: Böhler M390 stainless steel — premium edge retention, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance.
Q: What makes the handle “integral”?
A: It’s milled from a single block of titanium rather than two separate scales attached to liners.
Q: What is the advantage of the tanto blade?
A: Reinforced tip strength, strong piercing performance, and excellent control for push cuts.
Q: What is the Full Rock finish?
A: A heavy tumbled texture applied to the titanium handle for a rugged, stone-like appearance.
Q: Does it come with the skull clip?
A: Yes — the signature titanium skull pocket clip is installed. Many come with a plain replacement clip as well.