The Chaves Red Label Integral Jake McCoy Omega Street Folder in Stonewashed Titanium with Grey PVD Tanto blade is built for users who expect absolute reliability from a folding knife without sacrificing refinement or control. As part of the Red Label Integral series, it represents a top-tier execution of Chaves Knives’ hard-use philosophy, where strength is engineered into every detail and unnecessary complexity is stripped away.
At its core is a full integral titanium frame, machined from a single solid billet to eliminate seams, liners, and structural weak points. This creates a unified chassis that feels exceptionally rigid and confidence-inspiring in hand. The stonewashed titanium finish gives the handle a rugged, industrial character that resists visible wear and develops a naturally broken-in appearance over time. It’s a finish designed for real carry, not display.
The Jake McCoy Omega street design brings an assertive, purpose-driven profile to the platform. It’s shaped for real-world functionality with ergonomics that lock securely into the hand during use. The geometry is clean and intentional, balancing aggressive visual stance with practical carry comfort. It’s a design that feels ready for hard use the moment it comes out of the pocket, whether for utility tasks or more demanding cutting applications.
The blade is a 3.5-inch tanto profile built at a substantial 0.15 inches thick, giving it a reinforced spine and outstanding structural durability. The Grey PVD coating delivers a low-reflection, wear-resistant surface that enhances corrosion protection while maintaining a muted, professional appearance. The tanto geometry is optimized for strength at the tip, making it especially effective for piercing tasks, while still providing controlled slicing capability along the primary edge. It’s a blade designed to take stress and keep performing without compromise.
Deployment is fast and dependable thanks to the double thumbstud system, offering smooth ambidextrous operation with a firm, confident opening action. Once deployed, the framelock engages with authority, delivering secure and consistent lockup that reflects the precision of the integral construction. It’s tight, stable, and built for repeated use under real-world conditions.
At 8 inches overall with a 4.5-inch closed length, this folder carries a full, substantial presence while remaining practical for everyday pocket carry. The tip-up configuration ensures reliable positioning and quick access, while the 5.6-ounce weight provides a grounded, tool-first feel that reinforces its hard-use identity. It carries like something meant to be used, not just carried.
Every element of this knife reflects disciplined engineering and intentional overbuilding. From the integral titanium frame to the grey PVD tanto blade, it’s designed for users who demand performance, durability, and consistency without hesitation.
Available at Smoky Mountain Knife Works, a Tennessee landmark and the world’s largest knife store.