Reate Knives is going to create a new series with tactical knives

[mycough]

Challenge you guys to make something that competes with Chris Reeve Inkosi or Umnumzaan. No fancy ball bearing with 72 balls, no flipper, no mokuti, marbled carbon fiber, zirconium collar/bolster and other BS. Just make some plain old good user knife with strong pivot and bronze washer. Make some neutral handle, make some drop/clip point blade. No fancy recurve tanto with 3 secondary tips or stupid stuff like 18 speed holes in the blade or 3-piece screw together blade.
Just make something timeless and classic that when you look back in 10 years you wont feel stupid that you actually made it.

That is real helpful, and stupid... The fact you took the time to post that speaks volumes and your posting history confirms it... You are an idiot.

Russ

 

[insta9ves]

That is real helpful, and stupid... The fact you took the time to post that speaks volumes and your posting history confirms it... You are an idiot.

Russ

Quoting for the mods incase the original message gets edited.

 

[sharp_edge]

Reate - can you try a lock different from framelock or liner lock?

 

[sixplymaple]

Some of that new CPM S45VN would be awesome and would surely sell out.

 

[shoegazer]

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[ericlosh]

id love to see an emerson wave from yall actually.

im most anticiapting the front flippers, they look amazing

 

[teddyashe]

Yeah I'd like to see a fixed blade, something concealable. Maybe in a steel like Cruwear

Also wanted to add that I'm really looking forward to Reate's new Bushido folder.

 

[Jack of All Blades]

Whatever you do.

Ambidextrous locking mechanism is a must.

 

[shoegazer]

Any news on this new line of Reate tactical goodness? The Valhalla was the last
Reate I bought.

 

[Hawk45]

No flippers please. No bearings.

 

[matt009au]

Any news on this new line of Reate tactical goodness? The Valhalla was the last
Reate I bought.

Agreed, also interested to see what is happening with this.

I would love to see a 'tactical' line where Reate teams up with old school tactical knife makers (Terzuola, Harsey, Elishewitz, JD Smith, Emerson, etc.). Personally I would really like to see some old school Ti liner locks, ti bolsters, micarta scales, teflon washers, thumb disc/stud, and nice functional all-rounder blades.

 

[gamma_nyc]

I would be content with a beefier version of the K2. Even just a slightly thicker blade and scales.

 

[LAG3]

Exciting news!

This might not be very new, but I would really like to see Reate Knives produce a no-frills, dead simple folder with a stonewashed, hollow ground blade riding on phosphor bronze washers. Maybe CPM-M4 or Bohler K390 steel. Thumbstuds preferred. 3.25" blade length. As for the handle, liner lock preferred, or perhaps a tail lock. Black micarta scales.

The new Reate Tribute is a great overall shape. I agree with Stonewashed blade, PB Washers, Framelock, Linerlock or Lockback. NO gimmicks (exotic locks, wave, serrations, ball bearings). No flipper of any kind. Not even as secondary to the standard double thumb lugs. I would like a 3.25" to 4.0" stainless steel blade. I like Magnacut. I already own a Chris Reeve Sebenza and Inkosi. I've been a fan for over 30 years. I know what I like. I would like some different scale options. Green Micarta and Black G-10 are my personal favorites.