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What's the difference between Glass Blast vs Sandblast?

What's the difference between Glass Blast vs Sandblast?

Chris Reeve Knives recently introduced a premium Glass Blasted finish option for knife handles but what are the major differences between glass bla...

Where to buy exclusive configurations

Some of our models are exclusive to specific dealers. These models must be ordered through these dealers and cannot be ordered directly from Chris...

Computer Generated Graphics (CGGs) Through the Years

Computer Generated Graphics (CGGs) were introduced sometime in the late 1990s on the Sebenza and Umfaan (retired), as the age of technology...

How to get replacement washers

If you bend, pinch, or lose a Sebenza or Mnandi washer, you must send your knife in to us in order to have a new pair fit to your knife. There are ...

Opening the Umnumzaan

You just pulled your Umnumzaan fresh out of the box, go to open it and... "Hold on, why isn't it opening?" It feels stiff and may even require you ...

How to purchase a Yarborough knife

Current and former soldiers who can prove their membership in the US Army Special Forces may purchase a serialized Yarborough knife through the Spe...

How to Clean & Reassemble Your Knife

Our knives are made to last for years, but like any tool, knives require occasional maintenance. Using the tools provided, we recommend tightening ...

How to Tie the Reeve Coil Lanyard

1. Lay cord in a backward "S" shape and attach the Lanyard Pin. 2. Bring top left corner under the bottom loop to begin the coil. 3. Continu...

How to Choose a Knife Size

Use this comparison chart to make the best knife choice for your hand size. See images to scale and side by side comparisons.

How to Clean Your Sebenza

Cleaning and taking down your Sebenza after extensive use is a simple 5-10-minute routine maintenance task that will keep your knife performing for...