Meet the new kid, the F3 EDC Fixed Blade Knife—a slick everyday carry companion ready to easily tackle any task. The driving force behind Reiff Knives is brothers Ben and Stu Shank. American manufacturing startups are an area of expertise for them. The wolf emblem represents the ruggedness and robustness of their knives. Stu chose the wolf as it symbolizes the North American outdoors and reflects the family values, loyalty, and survival that they wanted to embody in their company.
Why A Reiff
Their great-grandmother, Anna Reiff, inspired the name Reiff. Stu explained, “We were drawn to the name and connected to our grandparents’ story, as Anna was willing to leave behind her comfortable life for a noble cause.” The Reiff brothers have taken a significant leap of faith in launching Reiff Knives, driven by their passion for knives and their commitment to contributing to the resurgence of American manufacturing.
The F3 Fixed Blade
Crafted from ⅛-inch thick CPM MagnaCut steel, this compact yet powerful blade boasts a nearly 3-inch long drop point blade (2.9 inches), making it the perfect tool size for various applications in the urban jungle or woods.
With its sleek matte stonewash finish on a saber grind and a 90-degree spine for striking a ferro rod, this knife is as dapper as it is functional. The handle, measuring just under 4 inches, provides a comfortable and secure grip for most hands, ensuring precise control in any situation.
Choose between the ambidextrous kydex sheath or the rugged crazy horse leather belt sheath for added convenience and style. Elevate your everyday carry with the F3 EDC Fixed Blade Knife and experience unmatched versatility and reliability wherever you go.
It Will Cut
The first test I give every cutting tool is the arm hair-shaving test. Every Reiff Knife has always passed. Cutting cordage and packages followed, but it was time to do some woods cooking.
The weather was perfect for some camp cooking on a small twig stove in early autumn. It wasn’t cold enough for a full-on campfire yet. A small fire requires small fuel. This is where the F3 came in handy; if it was too large to baton split for a twig stove, it was too big for fuel. I split oak, maple, and poplar chunks and used them as fuel for this quick woods lunch. The handle was comfy, and the edge geometry was spot-on and never faltered.
I used damp sticks to produce the best possible feather sticks for tinder and thin kindling, followed by super thin twigs from hung-up dead-standing branches. After processing poplar and river birch bark, I used the F3 and an Uberleben Hexa 3 Ferro Rod to shower sparks on the tinder with a few strokes. The spine was sufficient to ignite the less-than-ideal tinder.
I’m a fan of small, lightweight cutters—I always have been. Hand me a knife of this size and a heavier chopper, and watch what I can accomplish!
Summary
Reiff Knives epitomizes quality and functionality, with each design element serving a specific purpose. Crafted in the USA by skilled artisans, these knives boast modern manufacturing and premium materials. The F3 EDC Fixed Blade Knife is versatile, offering superior durability, corrosion resistance, and edge retention for outdoor and everyday use.
Quick Specs:
Reiff F3
Overall Length: 6.7”
Blade Length: 2.9″
Thickness: 1/8″ or .125″
Material: CPM MagnaCut®
Hardness: 61-63 HRC
Finish: Matte Stonewash
Handle Material: Black G10
Weight: 5 oz.
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