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HistoryChris Reeve Knives was founded as a sole proprietorship in January 1984, with Chris Reeve making custom knives in the single garage attached to the house in which Reeve was living in Durban, South Africa. In March 1989, Reeve and his wife/partner Anne Reeve immigrated to the United States, and CRK commenced manufacturing in Boise, ID. In July 1993, Chris Reeve Knives, sole proprietorship, became Reeve Incorporated, doing business as Chris Reeve Knives. Reeve developed CPM S30V steel in collaboration with Dick Barber of Crucible Materials Corporation as a knifemaking steel in 2003.. Chris Reeve Knives has collaborated with William Harsey, Jr. on several fixed blade knife projects, and serves as the manufacturer of these knives. ProductsCRK Model Mark IV, the 1st production knife of the One Piece range of knives, circa 1983.One Piece Range: production 1983 present. Fixed blade family of knives, featuring a hollow handle and blade manufactured from one continuous piece of A2 tool steel. Model families include the Sable (sabre style blade), Shadow (spear point blade), Mountaineer (single guard clip point blade), Ubejane (Skinner), and Mark (double guard clip point blade). Models possess blade lengths ranging from 10.2 to 22.9 mm (4" to 9"). Production of this line of knives is scheduled to end in 2009 due to the retirement of the South African machinist who prepares the A2 barstock.Sebenza: production 1991 - present. Folding knife, introducing a stronger variation of the Walker linerlock called the Sebenza Integral Lock, also commonly known as the framelock. The Sebenza is a utility knife with titanium handles and was originally introduced with an ATS-34 stainless steel blade, followed by BG-42 and as of this writing, CPM S30V steel. The Sebenza comes in two sizes, with blade lengths of 75mm/2.94"(Small Sebenza)and 92mm/3.625"(Large Sebenza).Umfaan: production 19972002. Folding knife similar in design to that of the Sebenza, but with a blade length of 58.42mm (2.3").Mnandi: production 2001 present. Folding knife utilizing an Integral Lock, partially covered by a cosmetic inlay, focused at the businessperson. The Mnandi blade length is 69.5mm (2.75") and like the sebenza can also be had in Damascus Steel.Green Beret: production 2002 present. Fixed blade knife designed in collaboration with William Harsey Jr., featuring single row serrations and a CPM S30V stainless steel spearpoint blade, offered in 139mm and 177mm (5.5" and 7") blade lengths. A version of this knife with special engraving and serialization on the blade, known as the Yarborough (named for Lieutenant General William P. Yarborough), is presented to every graduate of the United States Army Special Forces Q Course. The Yarborough may only be purchased by active or retired U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers.Neil Roberts Warrior: production 2004 present. Fixed blade knife designed in collaboration with William Harsey, with 152.4mm (6"), CPM S30V stainless steel recurve spearpoint blade. This knife is dedicated to Mr. Roberts, the first U.S. Navy SEAL killed in Afghanistan."Three Sebenzas: Large Regular with ATS-34 Steel blade and a Large and Small Regulars featuring Damascus steel blades with computer engraved and anodized handlesInyoni: production 2005 present. Fixed blade bird and fish knife with 88.9mm (3.5"), CPM S30V stainless steel double row (Kubuli) serrated blade.Pacific : production 2007 present. Fixed blade knife designed in collaboration with William Harsey, with double row (Kubuli) serrations and 152.4mm (6") CPM S30V stainless steel clip point blade. The Pacific is the civilian version of the "1st Group Knife", denoted by special engraving on the knife blade. The 1st Group Knife was designed and is manufactured at the request of the U.S Army Special Forces 1st Group to commemorate their 50th anniversary of operations. The 1st Group Knife may only be purchased by active or retired 1st Group soldiers.Professional Soldier: production 2008 present. Fixed blade knife designed in collaboration with William Harsey, with 86mm (3.375") CPM S30V stainless steel spearpoint blade, and cut-out in handle for use as a shackle wrench.Umnumzaan: production 2008 present. Folding knife, with 2nd generation Integral Lock. The Umnumzaan is a utility knife with titanium handle slabs and 93.4mm (3.675") CPM S30V stainless steel blade." It also features a glass breaker that is exposed when the knife is closed. Industry Awards1987 Knifemaker Guild of Southern Africa "Best Folding Knife" (Sebenza predecessor)2000 ", 2001, 2003", 2004, 2005, 2006", 2007, 2008 "Manufacturing Quality Award"2003 "Collaboration Knife of the Year" (Green Beret Knife)2005 "Collector Knife of the Year" (21st Anniversary Sebenza)2006 Grays Sporting Journal ray's Best Award2007 "American Made Knife of the Year" (Pacific Knife)2008 "Overall Knife of the Year" (Umnumzaan)2008 Field and Stream "Best of the Best"" (Pacific) Chris Reeve Knives in popular cultureThe CRK large Regular Sebenza was shown in the TV series 24 (TV series), season 6, episode 1.The CRK large Classic Sebenza was used in the movie Collateral (film).CRK Sable IV and Project I One Piece Knives were featured in the novel The American Zone, by L. Neil Smith.CRK One Piece Range of knives were referenced in the novel Point of Origin, by Patricia Cornwell. References^ Dyer,Keith. Blade-Maker Extraordinary, Man/Magnum May 2003 pp. 28-31^ Covert, Patrick (September-October 1999), "Points Of Perfection", American Handgunner Magazine 24 (5): 130 ^ a b Reeve, Anne (2003-07-01), A History of Chris Reeve Knives, http://www.chrisreeve.com/chronology.htm, retrieved 2008-08-14 ^ "CPM S30V" (pdf). Crucible Service Centers. 2003-11-01. http://www.crucibleservice.com/datash/dsS30Vv4b.pdf. Retrieved 2008-08-14. ^ a b Gardner, James (June, 2005), "Duel of the Titans: two exceptional folders exemplify state-of-the-art", Guns Magazine 27 (6): 145151 ^ a b c d Shackleford, Steve (2007-09-01). "2007 Blade Magazine Knife of the Year Awards". Blade Magazine (Iola, Wisconsin: Krause Publications). ^ a b Karwan, Chuck (2003-03-01). "Special Forces Combat Knife!". Tactical Knives 10 (3): 6063. ^ Lang, Bud (1992). "Chris Reeve Knives We Put Two Of His One-Piece Knives To The Test With Unexpected Results". Knives Illustrated: 6466. ^ Dick, Steven (1993-09-01). 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Point of Origin, G. P. 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