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This Reate iron frame is beautiful. One of the best in my collection.

Is "iron frame" the name of the model ?
I think the handle is more likely titanium than "iron".
I bet it is an expensive knife maybe similar in price to a Sebenza ?
Beautiful knife !
kj

kootenay joe wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 6:15 am Is "iron frame" the name of the model ?
I think the handle is more likely titanium than "iron".
I bet it is an expensive knife maybe similar in price to a Sebenza ?
Beautiful knife !
kj

Roland, this is what Mr. Google has to say about that knife: "The Reate Iron is an EDC knife that is really on the next level. It's got a stylish design that fills the hand perefectly and allows for multiple grip options. The blade locks up rock solid, thanks to the titanium frame lock and Reate's perfect tolerances." I see that Blade HQ has them in a variety of handle materials, and the ones they currently have in stock are all around $330 (U.S.). Beautiful knife!

Thanks for the information Herb. It's a nice looking knife, but at that price range it's outside of my knife budget.

dlr110 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:24 pm Thanks for the information Herb. It's a nice looking knife, but at that price range it's outside of my knife budget.

Ditto.

dlr110 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:24 pm Thanks for the information Herb. It's a nice looking knife, but at that price range it's outside of my knife budget.

It's outside of my budget too, but that doesn't stop me.

My phone takes lousy pictures. The knife is more impressive than the picture shows. The BladeHQ picture does it better justice. I buy American made knives a lot, esp. Benchmade, but this is a beautiful knife.

The balance in the hand is excellent, also.

Thank you Herb.
"Iron Frame" is a strange choice of names for a sleek modern knife with exotic steel & titanium.
I have been buying SanRenMu knives for about 10 years now. Some like the 'old' 710 frame lock were only $10 but they edge hold so well and the construction is so precise that spending 10-30 times as much won't get me a 'better' knife.
By "better" i am referring to function, ability to cut things and hold the sharp cutting edge.
When i first got a SRM 710 i did a mini cutting comparison with my new Small Sebenza which is the same size and similar design. The 710 cut just as well as the Sebenza and felt just as comfortable in hand. So i sold the Sebenza and kept the 710.
kj

Late to the party, but Relate makes some top dollar knives. They are made with quality materials and excellent workmanship. These ain't your Rough Ryders!

1967redrider wrote: ↑Sat Jan 23, 2021 12:23 am Late to the party, but Relate makes some top dollar knives. They are made with quality materials and excellent workmanship. These ain't your Rough Ryders!

Knife buyers can't automatically dismiss Chinese knives anymore. 20 years ago we could, but a lot of Chinese manufacturers make good knives these days.

Kizer knives are decent, too. I own a couple Begleiters that I LOVE!!