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The Rod Olson Urban Tac in this “Full Dress” configuration is a spectacular showcase of Canadian custom knifemaking. Olson is a master of the button-lock mechanism, and this build pairs that mechanical excellence with an elite selection of exotic materials.

Mechanical Precision: The Button Lock

The hallmark of a Rod Olson build is the Manual Button Lock.

• The Action: Known for a “glassy” smoothness, the blade typically runs on high-grade bearings, allowing it to drop shut effortlessly once the button is depressed.

• Security: The button lock provides a rock-solid lockup while keeping your fingers out of the blade’s path when closing, a feature popularized by high-end makers like Brian Tighe and refined here by Olson.

Full Dress Aesthetics

This knife moves beyond mere utility into the realm of functional art through its high-contrast material palette:

• Frames and Hardware: The handle frames and all associated hardware are crafted from Zirconium. When heat-treated, Zirconium develops a natural black oxide layer that is significantly more durable and scratch-resistant than anodized titanium, providing a deep, lustrous finish.

• Inlays and Clip: The Timascus inlays and pocket clip offer a vibrant, multi-colored contrast against the dark Zirconium frames. Timascus (Titanium Damascus) creates a wood-grain-like pattern of blues, purples, and golds that shifts beautifully in the light.

• The Blade: A Damascus blade completes the theme, offering a complex forged pattern that ensures no two Urban Tac models are exactly alike.

Technical Specifications

• Blade Length: Approximately 3.125″.

• Overall Length: Approximately 7.125″.

• Deployment: Flipper tab with a button-lock release.

• Condition: New, as specified, ensuring the factory edge and finishes are pristine.

• Extras: The button itself is a detail piece, featuring Zirconium with a custom inlay to match the theme of the handle.