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Home Products South African Aviator #357

South African Aviator #357

by Reeve, Chris

SKU 162846

Date Added 12/08/2017

# Available This product is out of stock

Price $1,400.00

Overview

This Aviator Fixed Blade (#357, made in South Africa) has a black DLC stainless steel clip/ spear point blade with serrated top edge and integral construction. Blade stock is just under 3/16", depth is 7/8". Handle is knurled black with threaded/ removable butt cap/ handle cavity, and lanyard. Very minor wear on presentation side of blade, but otherwise perfect. Comes with Chris Reeve custom black leather slip sheath, original box and COA dated 8-18-87.

Please note, this knife has an unconventional marking from other South African made Chris Reeve Knives. When Chris Reeve Knives was contacted to verify authenticity, this was their response.

"Thanks for checking - yes, it is an authentic Aviator.  In March/April 1987, a shipment of knives coming in to the USA was stopped at Customs because there was no country of origin marking on them.  For the next several months, we used a variety of "stop gap" methods to mark product that was already in production.  I don't have specific recollection of who did this engraving but it is an authentic knife."

" Blade Steel: A2

Product Details

Blade Length 4.25

Overall Length 8

Weight (oz) 6.4

Source Previously owned

Additional Specs

Knife Type Has Sheath

Blade Material A2

Blade Details Clip Point, Has Serrations, Spear Point

Handle Material Metallic

Other Details Tactical

About the Maker

Reeve, Chris
Reeve, Chris

Chris Reeve Knives began operations on January 1, 1984, in a one-car garage in Durban, South Africa, when Chris moved from full-time Tool and Die Maker/part time knife maker to full-time knife maker. For a couple years he was the only employee but gradually and steadily, the company has grown to reach its present position as a well equipped manufacturing company and a noted brand in the industry. The road between 1984 and today has not always been smooth. For many years, the endeavor was under-funded but with determination, Chris and Anne put all they had into producing the best knives possible, within the resources available. In March 1989, they moved from their native South Africa and settled in Boise, Idaho. That move in itself was a major undertaking but vital for the future of the company. Chris has always "pushed the envelope". Whether on a motorcycle or behind a belt grinder, he dreamed of being a world champion. He did not win a motorcycle world championship but in many respects, the standing of CRK today represents one. His induction into the Cutlery Hall of Fame in June 2015 could be considered his championship trophy. The single thought in Chris' mind has always been to design every model with deliberation, taking into account how the knife works, its intended purpose and the most appropriate materials. On this foundation, CRK is a vibrant business, has a great staff of well-trained employees, and remains a company with a worldwide reputation for raising the standards bar - "pushing the envelope" - for the industry.