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As someone who’s been deep into knives and EDC gear for a long time, I’ve seen plenty of trends come and go. New steels show up, lock mechanisms rise and fall in popularity, and every year it feels like a few dozen new brands try to carve out a space. Some of them fade fast. Others catch your attention and make you want to take a closer look. That’s what happened when I came across Tacray.

They weren’t a brand I knew much about, but what I did know was that they had a background in precision machining and titanium work. That alone was enough to raise an eyebrow. I’ve always been drawn to designs that feel intentional and different, and the Tiran immediately had that presence. Something about the way it looked—sharp lines, thin frame, reverse tanto profile—told me it wasn’t just another recycled design.

This was my first time handling a Tacray knife, and I didn’t know what to expect. But after spending time with the Tiran, I found myself coming back to it again and again. There’s a lot going on under the surface, so let’s break it down.