Reate Knife EXO-K Gravity Karambit Black Aluminium, Black PVD N690

EXO-K Gravity Karambit Black Aluminium, Black PVD ingenious folding knife from the legendary Reate Knives manufactory. A display of the company's engineering in design, a gravity-opening karambit with button lock. Aluminium Handle, N690 blade steel, training knife included!

Reate - an independent brand synonymous with constructing and manufacturing unparalleled quality knives. Its founder, David Deng, a long-time knife enthusiast with a background in mechanical design and manufacturing, constantly strives for excellence and perfection, aided by a professional design team and his own factory. Reate Knives an unconventional brand that has the courage to be an innovator and challenge the traditional solutions used by contemporary knife companies. It uses only the highest quality materials to produce perfectly crafted tools. Enjoying a well-deserved reputation as a leader in the world of knives, the brand is committed to the highest possible quality of craftsmanship and an innovative approach to design.

Karambit - a type of knife that originated in Indonesia, with roots in Malaysia and the Philippines. It is characterised by a finger ring and a sickle-shaped blade, which has great cutting efficiency. The Hawkbill mimics the way an eagle's claw or a tiger's claw rips through, piercing and cutting simultaneously. Used as a working knife and for defence.

N690 - cobalt-rich 1.65% (Co) corrosion-resistant, high-carbon 1.07% (C), martensitic chromium steel 17.30% (Cr) with molybdenum 1.10% (Mo), vanadium 0.10% (V). Developed to provide better wear resistance compared to the original Böhler N690 steel, but with a higher cobalt (Co) content in its composition. It is characterised by extremely high corrosion resistance and long edge retention. One of the best tool steels in the world today. Hardened to between 58 and 61 HRC. Manufactured by Böhler Edelstahl in Kapfenberg, Austria.

PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) - the resistance of the surface of the wedge and cutting edge is enhanced by a vacuum deposition method used to deposit thin films by condensing an evaporated form of the desired material onto the surface of the workpiece. The coating method involves a purely physical process such as high-temperature vacuum evaporation followed by condensation. The applied coating has a very high hardness which significantly increases the resistance of the blade to rust and abrasive wear.

Blade - Hawkbill type, coated with a scratch-masking black PVD coating. The Plain blade allows efficient cutting with the entire cutting surface as well as with the ultra-thin tip. the high, flat grind (Flat Grind) gives excellent cutting edge geometry and extreme cutting performance. The opening is both simple and impressive, release the lock, slight swing to one side, the blade unfolds, slight swing to the other, the lock stops it in the open position. A reliable and proven button lock is used here.

Handle - non-slip textured grips for better grip made of aluminium. The chamfered edges of the covers eliminate sharp edges and the textured surface improves grip security. Fore Finger Groove, a deep cut under the index finger and a finger ring back ring / tail ring / pommel ring prevent the knife from slipping when the going gets tough. If you don't want to use the ring, you can simply unscrew it. An innovative solution is that the lock button can be moved to the other side, so you get a truly right- and left-handed knife. The two-position (right/left) clip allows you to carry the knife in a tip-up position.

Accessories - A blue training knife is added to the knife, with a blade without a cutting edge. Before playing tricks with opening the real blade, you can practice this "dry" with the trainer.

Technical data:
Product number: EXO-K BLK.PVD
Product name: EXO-K Gravity Karambit Black Aluminum, Black PVD

Overall length: 170.0 mm / 6.69"
Blade length: 78.0 mm / 3.07"
Blade thickness: 4.0 mm / 0.16"
Handle length: 91.9 mm / 3.62"
Handle thickness: n.d.
Weight: 127.0 g / 4.48 oz

Blade material: Böhler N690
Blade hardness: 60 HRC
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Black PVD

Handle material: Aluminum
Handle finish color: Black
Backspacer material: Aluminum
Backspacer color: Black

Clip: Right / Left, Tip-Up
Clip material: Stainless Steel

Pivot mechanism: n.d.
Locking mechanism: Button Lock
Opening method: Manual, gravity
Additional accessories: training knife

Designer: Reate Knives
Brand: Reate Knives
Manufacturer: Reate Knives, Inc.
Country of Origin: P.R.C.

Developed by: Sharg® company