First Look: Reiff Knives F4 Gen2

5 years in the past Reiff Knives hit the outside knife scene with their F4 mannequin – a full sized American Made premium mounted blade that was designed for rigorous outside use in each survival and bushcraft duties. The unique F4 was and its bigger cousin the F6 had been successful that helped set up Reiff Knives as revered title amongst discerning outside fanatics and professionals.

Because the preliminary launch of the F4 and F6 Reiff has launched quite a few outside type knives, and few EDC sized knives, and most lately their first foray into tactical knives with the thoughtfully designed and extremely properly constructed Vicon.

All the time Enhancing

Whereas the unique F4 has seen some variants over time together with a scandi grind and Magnacut metal variants, the knife remained largely unchanged from its unique kind issue. As somebody who was lucky sufficient to obtain one of many pre-release manufacturing prototypes and has relied on it ever since then I can truthfully say the unique F4 is an distinctive knife.

Why did Reiff make adjustments to the F4?

In case you spend any time speaking to Stu Shank one of many founders of Reiff Knives you’ll shortly study that “ok” just isn’t a phrase that exists in his vocabulary. Stu is without doubt one of the most discerning and detail-oriented knife fanatics I’ve ever encountered – and that mentality positively got here with him when he launched Reiff Knives.

Each mannequin Reiff releases has gone by means of in depth prototyping till all the things concerning the mannequin is as much as Reiff’s excessive requirements and even after Stu spends quite a lot of time talking with business professionals who use their knives to assist make adjustments in future iterations that might make an already wonderful device even higher!

What’s New within the Reiff F4 Gen2

The obvious change within the F4 Gen2 is the upper saber grind, however what you received’t see with the bare eye can be tweaks within the edge geometry. The thinner edge and better saber grind can considerably enhance slicing duties. The selection to make use of CPM-3V helps make sure the thinner edge and reduces the prospect of chipping and as a bonus CPM-3V is way simpler to sharpen within the subject in comparison with Magnacut.

Reiff additionally made some minor adjustments to the blade profile and deal with profile that enhance total consolation and usefulness. The deal with scales are changeable and have and new texture sample that important enhances optimistic grip throughout laborious use duties.

The sheath has been up to date to a customized modular ambidextrous sheath similar to the to what’s discovered on Reiff’s Vicon Tactical Knife. The customized clip is superb for belt carry, however any variety of mounting choices can be utilized with the sheath.

Customization Choices

The Reiff Knives F4 Gen2 is launching in three accessible finishes – basic stone wash, black DLC, and flat darkish earth PVD. For deal with supplies you’ve gotten the choice of black or OD inexperienced G10 and black or inexperienced canvas micarta.

Reiff F4 Gen 2 Specs

• Total Size: 9″
• Blade Size: 4″
• Reducing Edge: 3.8″
• Blade Width: 1.11″
• Blade Thickness: 5/32″ or .156″
• Blade Materials: CPM 3V
• Hardness: 59-61 HRC, Cryo Handled
• Blade Fashion: Drop Level
• Edge Sort: Plain
• Blade Grind: Flat Saber Grind
• End: Stonewash
• Deal with Size: 5″
• Deal with Width: 1.1″
• Deal with Thickness: .95″
• Weight: 6.9 oz
• Nation of Origin: USA

When Will the Reiff F4 Gen2 be accessible?

The Reiff F4 Gen2 might be launched on Might 1^st 2026 and may be bought immediately from Reiff’s official web site www.reiffknives.com

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