Reate K-3 Tanto Grey Titanium/Carbon Fiber, Damasteel Damascus

Reate K-3 Tanto Grey Titanium/Carbon Fiber, Damasteel Damascus ultra-modern folding knife from the legendary Reate Knives manufactory. Stunning workmanship and the finest materials are the hallmarks of this company's knives. The ergonomics of the titanium Handle with Carbon Fiber inlays as well as the clean lines of the CTS-204P steel blade are sublime. Such quality is something many Western manufacturers can only dream of. And we are writing about a production knife!

Reate is a brand synonymous with the construction and production of high-quality knives. Its founder, David Deng, has been a knife enthusiast for a long time, with experience in mechanical design and manufacturing, constantly striving for excellence in all designs of knives 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.

Damasteel® Damascus - a steel produced by powder metallurgy from two high-strength knife steels with different drawings (RWL34 and PMC27). It combines corrosion resistance with excellent strength. The two alloys are already combined at the smelting stage in more than 100 layers with no visible joining points. The resulting pattern is intense on the surface, and the effect is strongest with a small bevel.

Blade - tanto type, finished with etching in acid highlighting the damascus pattern. The expansive belly extends the length of the cutting edge relative to the length of the blade converging toward the needle-sharp tip of the knife. A mixed grind is used here, in the rear part is a high, concave grind for cutting and precision work called Hollow Ground Primary Bevel. In the front part, we have a high, flat ground to strengthen the Flat Ground tip. A multi-row ball bearing system ensures an extremely smooth opening of the blade with a quick index-finger flipper when opened acting as a stag. A section of the blade's back is covered with an upper jimping, notched thumb rest for easy control of the knife. The whole thing is locked with a proven and popular frame lock with a steel inlay to prevent wiping of the lock face.

Handle - made of 6AL4V titanium, artful Carbon Fiber inlays contrast beautifully with the titanium. Contouring of the covers eliminates sharp edges. The grips are connected to each other with a titanium backspacer. The backspacer's back is covered with upper jimping, a notch that improves grip security. The simplicity and robustness of the design give confidence in many years of use. The single-position (right) clip, milled from a single piece of titanium, allows the knife to be carried in tip-up position. Behind the clip there is a place for threading a safety or decorative cord. The pivot is decorated with a stylized screw.

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

Technical data:
Product number:
Product name: Reate K-3 Tanto Grey Titanium/Carbon Fiber, Damasteel Damascus.

Overall length: 221.0 mm / 8.7"
Blade length: 98.0 mm / 3.86"
Blade thickness: 4.0 mm / 0.157"
Handle length: 125.0 mm / 4.92"
Handle thickness: n.d.
Weight: 150.0 g / 5.3 oz

Blade material: Damasteel Damascus
Blade hardness: n.d.
Blade grind: Compound, Hollow/Flat
Blade finish: Acid Etched

Handle material: 6AL4V Titanium with Carbon Fiber Inlay.
Handle finish color: Gray / Black
Backspacer material: 6AL4V Titanium
Backspacer color: Gray

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

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

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

Developed by: the Sharg® company.