The Back Door: Tactile Knife Co. Maverick Prototype, 3.5″ Blade - New

This is a Back Door offering.

This Maverick is a true prototype that was never released as a production configuration. It features DLC coated titanium scales, a DLC coated blade, and green anodized accent hardware, a combination that did not move forward beyond the prototype stage.

There are no functional issues with this knife. It is in The Back Door solely because it is a prototype and a one-off configuration, not because of any performance or mechanical concern.

About The Back Door

The Back Door is where perfectly good knives with imperfect stories live.

This is where you’ll find returns, cosmetic quirks, discontinued configurations, Blade Show exclusives, prototypes, and true oddities that never made it into regular production. Nothing here has a functional problem.

Every knife in The Back Door is fully disclosed, honestly described, and priced accordingly. Inventory is limited, unpredictable, and first come, first served.

You can always get lucky in The Back Door.

Maverick Prototype Overview

The Maverick is a hard-use, everyday-capable folder from Tactile Knife Co., known for its confident ergonomics, strong lockup, and smooth manual action. This prototype shows an alternate direction the Maverick could have taken, pairing a fully blacked-out DLC foundation with contrasting green anodized accents.

The DLC titanium scales and DLC blade offer excellent wear resistance and reduced glare, while the green anodized hardware adds a distinct visual break that makes this piece unmistakably different from any production Maverick.

Because this is a prototype, subtle differences from standard production knives may be present. That uniqueness is part of what makes this knife special.

Key Features

• Maverick prototype

• DLC coated titanium handle scales

• DLC coated blade for durability and low reflectivity

• Green anodized accent hardware

• Smooth manual deployment with solid lockup

• Made in the USA

Specifications

• Model: Maverick Prototype

• Blade Length: 3.5″

• Blade Steel: CPM MagnaCut

• Blade Finish: DLC

• Handle Material: Titanium, DLC coated

• Opening Method: Manual

• Lock Type: Crossbar style lock

• Pocket Clip: Tip-up carry

• Country of Origin: USA

Why You’ll Want It

Prototype knives rarely surface, and when they do, they offer a glimpse into the experimentation and decision-making behind American knife manufacturing. This Maverick represents a path that was explored but never commercialized.

Supporting unique USA made knives like this supports continued domestic manufacturing and innovation. If you want a Maverick with real scarcity, real story, and real American craftsmanship, this one checks every box.