Reate Knife Baby Machine Blue Titanium, Satin RWL 34 by Tashi Bharucha (Baby Machine BL)

Baby Machine Blue Titanium, Satin, production version of the custom Machine folding knife model designed by Tashi Bharucha of the legendary Reate Knives manufactory Titanium Handle, RWL34 blade steel. Stunning class of workmanship and the best materials are the hallmark of knives of this company. Such quality is something many Western manufacturers can only dream of. And we are writing about a production knife!

Tashi Bharucha is a French knife manufacturer and designer known for bringing some of the most beautiful shapes and purest forms to the world of knives. From eye-catching custom pieces to specially designed productions, a knife bearing Bharucha's name is a knife to be proud of!

Reate is a brand synonymous with constructing and producing high-quality knives. Its founder, David Deng, has been a knife enthusiast for a long time, with experience in mechanical design and manufacturing, he constantly strives for excellence in all knife designs produced by Reate. Precision EDM wire cutting, high-speed CNC engraving, laser engraving, milling operations, CNC grinding, low-temperature tempering ovens, custom hand finishing, to name just a few of the professional tools they use in the manufacturing process. High-quality blade steel and production materials are purchased directly from the US, Germany and Japan. Common steels used in our manufacturing process are: Bohler M390, S35VN, S30V, S90V, VG10, RWL34 and Damascus. Handle materials we use include: 6AL4V titanium, carbon fiber, G10, copper, aluminum, wood, and natural materials.

RWL34 is a steel produced by powder metallurgy based on ATS34 steel. ATS34 steel was developed by Japan's Kobe Steel for ball joint applications. Internationally renowned knife maker Robert W. Loveless began using this Japanese steel for knives because of its amazing properties. Damasteel has improved the properties of ATS34 steel by powder metallurgy, producing a purer material. The version produced by powder metallurgy was given the name RWL after Loveless.

Blade - sheepsfoot type, finished in a strikingly elegant Satin method. The gently curved belly extends the length of the cutting edge in relation to the length of the blade converging towards the needle-sharp tip of the knife. The thickness of the blade provides high strength while the high, flat grind gives excellent cutting edge geometry and extreme cutting performance. Multi-row ball bearings ensure an extremely smooth opening of the blade by means of a hole in the wedge (thumb hole). A section of the blade's back above the hole creates a thumb rest for easy control of the knife. The whole is locked with the proven and popular frame lock with a steel insert to prevent wiping of the lock face.

Handle - made of 6AL4V titanium, an artful series of recesses adds character and provides a more secure grip. Contouring of the covers eliminates sharp edges. The simplicity and sturdiness of the design give assurance of many years of use. The single-position (right) clip, milled from a single piece of titanium, allows the knife to be carried in the tip-up position. Behind the clip there is a place to thread a safety or decorative cord.

Case - included zippered soft nylon case with the manufacturer's logo for safe storage and transportation of the folder.

Technical data:
Product number: Baby Machine BL
Product name: Baby Machine Blue Titanium, Satin

Overall length: 187.0 mm / 7.375"
Blade length: 82.5 mm / 3.25"
Blade thickness: 4.0 mm / 0.16"
Handle length: 105.0 mm / 4.125"
Handle thickness: 13.7 g / 0.54"
Weight: 113.0 g / 4.0 oz

Blade material: RWL34
Blade hardness: 60-61 HRC
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Satin

Handle material: 6AL4V
Handle finish color: Blue
Backspacer material: 6AL4V Titanium
Backspacer color: Blue

Clip: Right, Tip-Up
Clip material: 6AL4V Titanium

Pivot mechanism: Multi-row ball bearing system
Locking mechanism: Frame Lock
Opening method: Manual, thumb hole
Additional accessories: Pouch

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

Developed by: the Sharg® company.