Knife - Essential Tool for Camping, Outdoor Adventure and collection

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in good condition, shows some signs of wear and tear and some imperceptible traces of oxidation on the GunKote finish
* Available on the market: Out of production since 2009
* Sharpness: Factory sharp, excellent
* Marks on blade: Some minor cosmetic signs of oxidation on the GunKote finish
* Marks on handle: Some signs of wear due to age
* Box: Not included
* Sheath: Black leather, pancake style, in excellent condition
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Not included
* Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory

Designed to tackle the most extreme challenges, the Chris Reeve Aviator is much more than just a knife: it is a survival legend. Forged from a single block of steel and designed with surgical precision, this compact and extremely robust tool has accompanied pilots, operators, and enthusiasts to every corner of the world.

The watertight hollow handle, A2 steel blade with tactical finish, and functional rear serrations make the Aviator a reliable companion in any scenario, from the jungle to the desert. A perfect balance between military engineering and refined craftsmanship.

Produced until 2009, today the Aviator is a coveted collector's item and an icon for those who refuse to compromise on form, function, and history.

Intended use: Survival / Light Utility

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: USA
Blade: A2 carbon steel with a hardness of 55/57HRC
Blade finish: GunKote 
Handle: integral, hollow, with screw-on rear cap made of aluminum
Blade length: 105mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5 mm.
Total length: 205 mm.
Weight: 180 g.
Sheath: black leather, pancake type, made in the USA
Packaging: -
Notes: Product discontinued since 2009; rare collector's item complete with original certificate

Source: Acquired from a private owner, previously purchased
Condition: Overall in excellent condition
Availability: NOT IN PRODUCTION SINCE 2009
Sharpening: Original
Blade marks: None
Handle marks: None
Box: NOT INCLUDED
Sheath: Black leather
Manuals, Certificates, and Warranty: Certificate of Authenticity
Inspection: Checked and certified by our internal laboratory

The Chris Reeve Ubejane Skinner is a high-quality hunting knife crafted in the United States by renowned artisan Chris Reeve. The term "Ubejane" means "rhinoceros" in Zulu, reflecting the tool's robustness and reliability. Manufactured between 1990 and 2009, the Ubejane Skinner is now a highly sought-after collector's piece.

Product details:

• Intended use: Collection/Hunting/Sport
• Production type: Semi-Handcrafted
• Country of origin: USA
• Blade: A2 steel with 55/57 HRC hardness
• Blade finish: Black anti-reflective Kalgard coating
• Handle: Hollow steel handle with knurling for a secure grip
• Blade length: 114 mm
• Blade thickness: 4.5 mm
• Closed length: Not applicable (fixed blade knife)
• Total length: 241 mm
• Closed thickness: Not applicable
• Weight: 326 g
• Lock: Not applicable (fixed blade knife)
• Clip: Not included
• Packaging: Black leather sheath; cardboard box not included
• Notes: Out of production since 2009; rare collectible item complete with original certificate

KNIFE FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Knife previously purchased and withdrawn from a private collection
* Condition: Like new, never used, never removed from the original packaging, and never placed in its sheath
* Commercial availability: Hard to find
* Edge: Factory sharpened
* Blade marks: None
* Handle marks: None
* Box: -
* Sheath: Perfect, never used, in oiled leather
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
Inspected and certified by our internal laboratory

Drop-point hunting knife, excellent for skinning and as a light all-around utility. The handle construction recalls a design from the 1930s. Thumb grooves and the upper part of the guard are shaped for thumb placement. The model features multiple customizations compared to the standard model, such as the single brass guard and pommel, handle in Deer wood and leather rings, and oiled leather sheath.

Intended use: hunting / light utility

Production type: Handcrafted
Country of production: Orlando, Florida, USA
Blade: high-carbon steel
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: deer horn and leather rings, brass guard, and pommel
Blade length: 132mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Total length: 245mm.
Weight: 275g.
Sheath: oiled brown leather, with belt loop, front button pocket, and sharpening stone
Notes: knife previously purchased, withdrawn from private collection, absolutely like new

Intended use: hunting / sports / collection

Type of production: industrial
Blade: A2 carbon steel
Production Lama: USA
Handle: Green Canvas micarta
Blade length: 140mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Closed Length: -
Total length: 270mm.
Balancing: -
Weight: 262g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Brown Leather
Notes: made by Bark River

Chris Reeve - Mk IV 28 Year Commemorative knife

For 28 years, (the A2 round handled) One Piece Range of knives has been an essential part of Chris Reeve Knives. From Chris first designing the concept while serving in the South African Army in Namibia to today, these knives have been used, carried, admired and collected in all corners of the world.

An integral part of the success of this range has been Eddie Myers. Eddie was Chris's foreman when Chris was an apprentice tool and die maker. They have known each other more years than they care to count and Chris has always regarded Eddie as mentor, teacher, friend and consultant! For 25 years, Eddie has machined the blanks for our One Piece Knives. Still living in South Africa, Eddie and his wife Caroline, have provided fine service to deliver the best blanks at the best price. (There is no question that the volatility of the South African currency has helped over the years!)

Eddie and Caroline want to retire. Ed wants to buy a boat again and go fishing whenever he feels like it! This brought us to a cross-roads--do we try to source a vendor in the USA or should we simply retire a - Classic. We have decided to take the second choice--to discontinue the One Piece Range.

To celebrate the end of this era, Chris Reeve Knives offered a limited edition of 250 Commemorative Mk IVs. The Mk IV was the first iteration of the one piece concept to become known there is still call for this model which we initially discontinued in 1995. It has a 7 inch blade with a clip point and sawback. For this commemorative edition, the butt cap is engraved and polished and the sheath has a commemorative logo embossed.

Specifications

Blade Material: A2 tool steel
Blade Hardness: 55-57 RC
Blade Coating: KG Gun-Kote
Blade Length: 7" sawback blade
Blade Thickness: 0.187"
Overall Length: 12"
Handle Material: A2 Tool Steel
But Cap Material: D65S aluminum
Sheath: Leather with horizontal carry belt loop, Snap
Weight: 12.90 oz. (365 grams)
Limited Edition, only 250 pieces produced!
Handmade in the USA
One Piece Knife Concept

The idea of the one piece knife was born while Chris was serving time in the South African Army on the Namibia/Angola border in 1979. The experiences of military service have contributed substantially to the features in these knives.

Chris realized that the ideal working knife was a tool which was strong, reliable and impervious to temperature and humidity. Extensive time has been devoted to design, and 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 random checks are 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 KG Gun-Koteä 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, signed by Chris accompanies each knife.
The one piece design offers the highest possible weight/strength ratio
A2 Tool Steel offers excellent edge retention and good shock resistance
Hardness at between 55 and 57 Rockwell C is not brittle but gives good edge retention along with ease of sharpening
An 8" hollow grind is used with a full thickness back edge. All designs are ground to allow the full thickness of the back edge to come as close to the point as possible, affording a very strong front tip but not restricting the knife's ability to pierce
The hollow handle, which is created to reduce weight, is larger than any similar sized knife because there is no join between handle and blade
The aluminum butt cap provides an airtight closure for the hollow handle and is designed so that it can be used for hammering. Because using the knife as a hammer can be dangerous to one's knuckles and fingers, we do not recommend that this be done unless in an emergency situation. It is preferable to use a hammer
Full depth precision machined knurling affords maximum non-slip grip
Non-reflective KG Gun-Koteä coating gives lasting protection
All knives carry a lifetime guarantee and a damaged knife will be replaced or repaired at Chris' discretion. This guarantee does not cover damage to a knife that has been thrown or used for heavy levering
These knives are used by hunters, backpackers, SWAT teams, military personnel, firefighters and police all over the world. They are also to be found in many knife collections and most of our customers own more than one of our knives
Each hand made leather sheath is designed to fit the knife well, to give maximum protection to the carrier and the knife when being carried. Because we continue to improve our design, sheaths supplied might not be exactly as shown in the brochure
Replacement butt caps and sheaths are available at reasonable prices
Many customers feel that once their knives have been used, they lose collector's value. This is not so as the knife can be returned to Chris Reeve Knives, where it will be sandblasted, re-coated with KG Gun-Kotea, sharpened and returned to it's original condition. Contact Chris Reeve Knives for cost. Please return knife in sheath