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