Great Caesar's Ghost, what in tarnation is...

[Elvislives]

THIS!

Interesting to say the least. Is this the same Chris Reeve?


If so

What's it called?

How does the lock work?

Will there be a production run?

Is that hole a cigar capper?

Why am I so curious?

Do I have any more questions?

 

[K man]

Looks like the integral lock except it acts as the lock and stop pin.
Pretty cool!

 

[stjames]

Darn, missed it! Pretty cool, the whole side is the lock not just a cut out. Sweet.

 

[Warriorsociologist]

Yep...I was intrigued when I saw that too....GOD, I spend WAY too much time on E-Bay...

 

[Chris Reeve Knives]

Seems like someone did ask about this before - and I think I printed it all out, put it on Chris' desk and it got eaten by the hole that lives in that desk!

Anyway, to answer the questions:
. yes, it is the same Chris Reeve
. the model is called the "Lock 45"
. the whole back handle of the knife acts as the lock and the "45" refers to the angle of the back section on either side of the pivot area. (A little hard to explain and the photo doesn't really show the detail.)
. there are no plans for a production run
. the hole is not a cigar capper but is there to reduce the tension on the spring
. it is good to be curious!

There are a couple of inaccuracies in the sales information that I'd like to clear up. This knife is not a prototype. When Chris made these, he was a fully custom maker, he made about 25 knives of this design and each knife was numbered. For those who have come to know our knives only recently, the information that Chris began as as a custom maker might be new. He is still a member of the Knifemakers Guild in his own right - the company, Chris Reeve Knives, is not a member. Because of time constraints, he has not exhibited at the Guild Show for a few years. This knife was made in our early years here, I don't remember exactly but it was around 1990/1. (BTW - it couldn't be 14 years old and made in the USA - we have only been here 13 and a half years!

It is a great concept - one of several that just sit on the very back burner until one day we can get back to them!

Anne

 

[IamMatt]

I only just saw this post, so the link to eBay is already expired (on eBay's server). Anyone have a picture of a Lock 45 or know what the one on eBay sold for?

Thanks. Matt

 

[sas]

Actually, I have a couple of pictures of a Lock 45...

 

[stjames]

Nice pictures, Steve, thanks for sharing.

Now, do you just have the pics or is the knife in your collection? Where is that green with envy icon when you need it

 

[sas]

Hi James.

That knife is my one and only "custom" Reeve folder, but one of these days I will find an H series --or so I hope.

While waiting, I chase after those elusive Hawaiian Onions...

 

[IamMatt]

Thanks for the pictures. That is one sweet knife. Does anyone know what the one on eBay sold for?

At Blade West, I showed Chris this custom from a California maker that was, shall we say, heavily derivative of the Lock 45.

 

[chairman moe]

Thanks for sharing. Very pretty knife! It's nice to see a CR wharncliffe bladed knife....Since there are no plans to bring the Lock 45 into production, maybe there might be a chance to see a wharncliffe sebbie? HINT HINT....Wharncliffe Option? please?