I've Been Waiting For This Since September! - Tactile Knife Co Chupacabra

The all new Chupacabra is finally here, and it's been well worth the wait. Ever since I handled the very first prototype way back in September of 2023, I've been dying to get my hands on one to review... Well the day is here. And the DROP is tomorrow (THURSDAY the 11th).
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[@reneramon]

That's a nice new Vision perfect timing for WE/Civivi's 10th anniversary 🎉!

[@paulyb51]

Love my Vision R and now I can get an upgraded version!

[@rustyshackleford5331]

Thanks so much, Mr. Mustache for getting this video out before they dropped. I had no clue these were even coming out. I was able to get me a satin one today!

[@kreed4]

Perplexing decision to compete so directly with the $70 Vision FG. Will be a tough sell at $250. MC blade and aluminum scales are nice upgrades, but civivi will roll out premium FGs at $150 soon enough.

[@PrettyGoodShot]

Doesn't matter to some, they'll still sell. Some people don't want knives from China, regardless of quality.

[@kreed4]

@@PrettyGoodShot No doubt. And given the big marketing push, I’m sure tactile fanboys will buy out the first drop. But if this only sells to TKC fanboys and “USA-only” types, it’ll be short lived model, with TKC taking a big loss on it.

[@PrettyGoodShot]

@kreed4 Quite possibly. I'd like one but this doesn't really rustle my jimmies... coming from a guy with a half dozen XM 18s 😅

[@nealjohnson8309]

Nice looking knife but 250 for aluminum, I don't know.

[@jdisdetermined]

Magnacut with a good hrc, very good fit and finish, small batch fully USA made. Really not a terrible price at all considering. Not great but not horrible either.

[@DingoOG]

Rockstead is selling aluminium knives for 1-2k. If the finish on the scales is well made they should hold up better and cleaner than most titanium knives.

[@nealjohnson8309]

@DingoOG never heard of rockstead so I looked them up. Holy cow they be to expensive for me but damn nice looking knives. Maybe some day. I anodize titanium so I prefer it. Hope to do aluminum sometime. OG has some great looking scales and hopefully they will expand the model lineup.

[@GrimLocke161]

I was hoping Civivi would make a Magnacut Vision, but instead they released their Knife Center Exclusive S35VN version. So, while it does look a little plain to me as is, I’m very excited to see Tactile using Snecx’s Superlock, and I hope even more companies will follow suit, too! 😙

[@johnsanford3596]

I've been looking at picking up a Vision for the lock, but this is a fine looking alternative. I DEFINITELY prefer this steel, and 'Murica? Sign me up. I am not, however, a fan of aluminum scales. I will be checking this puppy out, and looking forward to some scale choices.

[@sman5517]

This knife arrived at my door a few hours ago.. i absolutely love it. My flytanium arcade gets a break for a while.. 😂

[@tommyl8452]

It’s missing something. Oh that tactile signature milled scales

[@MichaelKepple-tx4go]

Really want one. Love everything about this one, especially all American made

[@kevindeuschle3413]

still don't understand, with an ambidextrous lock... still no option for left hand carry?

[@wes.killed.it.5511]

Unfortunately they designed a pretty questionable pocket clip because any clip that has curves and isn't symmetrical can really make the aspect of an ambidextrous knife pointless. This functionality and design choice (or lack there of) in particular makes it even more confusing because Tactile isn't a Chinese OEM that can push out infinity knives, and honestly them not catering to their lefty customer base when they're a smaller manufacturing shop to begin with, seems like a recipe for disaster. I mean, they're seriously about to drop a knife with the super-lock and whose pocket clip only has right handed people in mind on an otherwise completely ambi-functional knife😂🤷‍♂

[@kevindeuschle3413]

@@wes.killed.it.5511 they could always ship it with a left handed clip ie: cold steel ad10. And obviously drill it for left handed mounting +filler tab if aesthetics are an issue.

[@parkewalton]

I got the we vision during Christmas sale for 25% off so like low 200s, (230?) with discount. Titanium handle and 20 cv blade for less with the Snecx lock. This locking mechanism looks more robust and more fidgety though. Plus that snecx lock on the WE can hurt the tip of my finger after too much use. I like this. I think this will be my first tactile knife in my collection. (When I can afford it). Why’d they have to release this when Null was dropping a batch of Raikous?!

[@TristateEDC]

The hurt finger is just a snecx lock thing...this one is very much the same. If not a little more comfy. But after an hour or two of constant fidgeting, you'll feel it in the finger tips.

[@parkewalton]

@@TristateEDC man that is so helpful. Really appreciate it.

[@mobile144]

I was able to get one…I got lucky and checked my email at the right time. I knew they dropped today but didn’t know what time. Seems like they sold out in an hour.

[@hificat101]

I'm about as excited to hit Rivers Edge tomorrow, as you are to open that package.

[@billys_edc_69]

“About an inch longer than the para3”? Do you know what an inch is??

[@mcsquirgle]

wow I wasnt expecting a snecx lock knife from tactile! glad to see they are pushing the hardness a little higher on the MC. definitely have to grab one

[@kcarsonphoto]

Future you scratched it 😢

[@PrettyGoodShot]

If you force me to buy one more knife from Tactile, my wife is going to curb stomp me 😂

[@TristateEDC]

🤣🤣🤣

[@SkinkKing14]

This is the only non-tactile tactile.

[@nextknife237]

Like attention to the details. Love match of ricasso line and handle in open position for example

[@TWknives]

Nice wood …laminate. Thank you for sharing sir

[@kathleensmith370]

wonderful knife

[@jasendodd3936]

I got mine today and my initial impressions of the knife is that it's heavy and the lock is a fail. The aluminum scales and steel liners are weighty, but the heft feels good in the hand and the ergonomics are wonderful. The ergos might not be right for everybody, but they're just right for my smaller hands. Now for the lock.... I'm so disappointed. I've never handles the Vision R, but I'm a fan of the Snecx lock on the Vision F. The ledge angle and the light jimping on the lock make it slick and difficult to open and close one handed with just the lock. I was hoping this knife would compete with my Demko AD20.5 and it doesn't Also, a 10% restoking fee almost seems like an attempt to deter people from returning products they knew people were going to be disappointed with. I'm sadden to say this one disappointed me.

[@myjourneyEDC]

Sweet knife 🔪 😍

[@androidgoat]

Finally, a Tactile that grabs my attention! I'll still probably wait on it, but at least they've piqued my interest.

[@nickmartino2839]

Im sorry you have to keep secrets from us papa especially when it involves EXTREMELY cool shit!!!!!!!! Your the best papa!!!!!!

[@LonnieHutchinson90]

I’m gonna do my best to get one! So sick!

[@LonnieHutchinson90]

I hope and pray they have afterpay lol

[@nickGEdc]

Absolutely beautiful I wish I had the funds right now just so many cool knives coming out!!!

[@johannessmith1369]

Love everything I see here. What's the thickness behind the edge?

[@iNViSiBiLiTi]

their second ambi lock (after the mav) and still no left handed carry. I get that Tactile's aesthetic is minimalism and for that I like their designs but this knife is functionally useless for left handed carry.

[@BrockOfBodom]

Better value than Ad20.5, better steel, better handle material than the base one, AND fixed the shitty detent?!? Imma need that

[@MemeScreen]

It looks great, but I don’t know if it beats the magnucut Ritter Hogue for the price.

[@Cyanoblades]

You nailed it about the Demkos. I can't do that sloppy detent.

[@scod3908]

I'm confused, only own one tri-ad lock but there is zero slop in it? Most notably, that knife was very affordable for S35VN so I actually use it, and unlike the chupacabra there aren't youtube videos of the lock failing with a moderate knock to the spine of the blade which is a HUGE safety concern 🤣

[@jeo1349]

1 word - "Decaf" 🤣🤣🤣🤙

[@TristateEDC]

Two words. "no thanks" 🤣🤣🤣

[@jeo1349]

@@TristateEDC- secured a tumbly on the drop. Werrrrrrrrrrrd 🤓🤪

[@sodathief]

I wish the handle had more razzledazzle

[@TristateEDC]

I'm sure they have some fun scale options in the works. they're always up to something.

[@scod3908]

Have they fixed the reported lock issues when the spine is knocked? Knife reviews all seem to be fidget toys by people who just collect them, so few actually seem to test or demonstrate them aside from how "flickable" they are

[@dualsnorkel]

No reversible clip is a fail. Love the shark lock knockoff but nevertheless cool lock design.

[@mattpalmore3755]

Snecx was first

[@Stahlwerk88]

Snecx superlock was first AND better. Much more refined internally than the shark lock and a better design and action all around. The Demko fanbois just can’t handle the truth.

[@wes.killed.it.5511]

What the 2 comments before mine said; and Snecx didn't throw a US patent on it like gatekeeper Demko.

[@dualsnorkel]

@@Stahlwerk88lol, tactile makes trash and the secondary shows. The maverick was a super fail and this one is a half baked attempt to knockoff WE. I’ll pass on the drop and watch them not sell on the secondary for 1/2 price. Trash😢

[@jeffscalfano3100]

A Tactile Turn knife with no "tactile" micro milling and looking very similar in style to the Vision FG? They phoned this one in homie. That'll be a pass for me.

[@TheWhiskyExplorer]

That was a full chub review for ol’ daddy stache!

[@TristateEDC]

Absolutely 😏

[@MrRideslowrx]

I see a lot of comments on here comparing this to the Civivi Vision and calling it an upgrade. The upgrade to the Vision is the Vision R, not this knife. Not only that, if you are a vision R fan this has almost no relation to the original custom vision at all. This is really a completely new knife, with a similar lock and a blade that looks "a little bit" like the vision. Im guessing the goal here was to design a knife that was mostly different from his other designs while still being distantly recognazable as a Snecx.

[@dylang6675]

I’m sold!!

[@Steelydan670]

Does anyone else find the lock to be extremely stiff? No one seems to be talking about it but mine takes a lot of pressure to release the lock. Fatigues my finger quickly. At least twice as heavy a spring as my Demko.

[@LeftyEDC]

Eh. Ill believe it has a detent when i feel it. Idk why but this one just does nothing for me. Hump. Isn’t it just a Vision R? Im confused about that. Is it a snecx design? They say in house, so why do such a similar design?

[@jwiz1911]

Great looking knife...thumb studs are a deal breaker for me personally tho. #flickinhole4life

[@TristateEDC]

🥲

[@MemeScreen]

Maybe get some 3rd party or steal them from another knife

[@isaiahbarnett9062]

face cam is back!!! annnd it's all over the screen

[@vucachon]

I want!

[@malio3272]

Look like a sencut knife 😮

[@KeithBeckett-qe7vw]

Stonewash vs Satin tho?

[@tylerrohn6938]

2:30

[@JPC326]

Is it considered assisted ?

[@TristateEDC]

No

[@ayobro3055]

ruined by steel liners, should've been liner less with the aluminum handle

[@chriswebb3018]

Agree, if it didn't have full steel liners I'd get one.

[@ayobro3055]

@@chriswebb3018 There's a person on Etsy who makes liner less aluminum scales for the Civivi vison FG removing the heavy steel liners, it comes to like 2.6 oz, I will getting a pair of those scales next week :)

[@Tony42Rivers]

Probably had to do with the lock interface

[@paullmight42]

For some reason my cat is always near me when you show a gross knife, and I always throw up on her........careful using your stiff socks to clean that blade, it will scratch some more...

[@TorlingJarl]

yeesh seems like a pretty nice knife but that plung in between the start of the edge and end of the handle just..... why

[@mikereese15]

Clickity clackety from the sackety

[@jonesyxxiv]

Everyone loves to just make knock off shark locks and then pretend they invented some new innovative thing lol

[@jonayytsunamayy8685]

Didn't give it an ambi clip 🥴

[@chinoyboi14]

Peepeecabra 😂

[@sodathief]

why do companies keep makign knives? i am running out of space

[@TristateEDC]

🤣🤣😭😭 I feel this

[@paullmight42]

Ofc the Mc clone with 17(soon to be 18) Tactile knives likes the new Tactile...shit is rigged

[@EnriqueScott-se3vp]

Wake up knife community the chupacabra has already failed lock test in several Outbreak KZbinrs testing it show me the consumers need to do our Intel before we spend hard earned money I personally always do my Intel first before I put spend my money and you should too

[@Careoran]

how can you call a knife goat sucker ?!? sorry, even though chupacabra is a mystical creature, nowadays I would never ever carry a knife with such a name ... no matter how good it is

[@mikemclaughlin5255]

That’s gonna be a no from me dawg.

[@annonomus620]

Just not impressed. Good steel on the blade, but other than that pretty disappointing for the price