Chris Reeve Knives Employee Directory
Machinery ManufacturingIdaho, United States11-50 Employees
Chris Reeve Knives is a mid-sized American manufacturer in the machinery sector that designs folding and fixed-blade knives intended for everyday work. Based in Boise, Idaho, the company has operated for more than three decades and has grown from garage origins into a full production facility. Its products are built to deliver reliable edge performance for daily tasks, combining functional design with robust construction. The company is known for the Reeve Integral Lock, a locking mechanism widely recognized within the knife community as a frame-lock. In collaboration with Crucible Industries, it helped develop powdered steels including CPM S30V, S35VN, and S45VN, engineered for edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance.