Chris Reeve One Piece Range
Chris
Reeve Knives - The One Piece Range
The idea of the one piece knife was born while Chris was serving time on the Namibia / Angola border in 1979 and the experiences of military service have contributed substantially to the features in these knives.
Chris realized that the ideal working knife was in fact a tool which was strong, reliable and impervious to temperature and humidity. Extensive time has been devoted to design, research and development to improve both the blade designs and the methods used in making the knives.
Each knife is made from a solid billet of A2 tool steel. The stock removal method results in two distinct advantages - the strength / weight ratio is exceptional and there is no handle / blade join. This means that there is no area where the blade and handle could come apart - a weakness in the design of other hollow handle knives. The handle cavity is larger than that of any similar knife. The hollow handle is closed with a butt cap made of 6061 aluminum which screws into the handle against a Neoprene "O" ring, ensuring the cavity is sealed from dust and moisture. All the one piece knives are hardened to 55-57 RC and a random check is made to ensure accuracy. This hardness gives superb toughness, good edge retention and allows for efficient sharpening in the field. Each knife is coated with super hi-tech Kalgard, originally developed for use in the aerospace industry. This coating offers a durable, long-lasting, non-reflective covering. Included in the price of each knife is a hand made leather sheath. A lifelong guarantee, personally signed by Chris accompanies each knife.
