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Chris Reeve Knives

Machines pocketknives in Boise

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Complete domestic precision machining, wire EDM cutting, hand-tuning, and sharpening in their Boise, Idaho facility.

Shop Chris Reeve Knives Reviewed 15 Aug 2026

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A robust tactical frame-lock knife precision-milled with titanium cross-hatch grip texturing, polyurethane dampening O-rings, and an integrated glass breaker.

What we found

Verified Domestic Audit
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Boise, Idaho machine shop manufacturing, family ownership, and domestic powdered steel usage verified.

Owned here

Founded by Chris and Anne Reeve; 100% family-owned and operated by CEO Tim Reeve in Boise, Idaho.

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Chris Reeve Knives is a proudly family-owned American manufacturer headquartered in Boise, Idaho.
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Made here

100% precision manufactured in Boise, ID: CNC milling, wire EDM, heat treatment, and hand-tuning.

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Every single Chris Reeve knife is machined, ground, assembled, and tuned by our technicians in Boise, Idaho.
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Materials

Forged with American Crucible CPM-MagnaCut powdered stainless steel and 6Al-4V Grade 5 titanium.

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We utilize top-tier Crucible CPM powdered metallurgy steels and 6Al-4V titanium handles machined to +/- 0.0005 inch tolerances.
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Shipped from here

Machine shop, R&D lab, sharpening spa, customer service, and international headquarters reside in Boise, ID.

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Our 10,000 sq ft manufacturing facility and customer service team are located in Boise, ID.
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Reviewed 15 Aug 2026. Next check by 15 Feb 2027.