New Divo X TPK Prototypes | Lush V2 OEM'd by Reate Knives

[@LeftyEDC]

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[@themechanicalrabbithole9041]

I really like the blue micarta insert this round

[@IronButterknife]

A full Ti no inlay all acid wash lush would be something I couldn’t resist.

[@Layzboyedc]

Oh man! Reate built?!! I am definitely gonna need one of those! Definitely need a thicker fuller. The pivot screws should be flush and I will put a wish for an all Ti version no inlay with some micro milling! The blade grinds look sick!

[@bonsairandomuncut6297]

Hey Kev! Pivot flush, fuller great, flipper great. Would prefer the bolster larger - extended to the cut out edge. The black pearl camo combined with DLC - killer combo. Billboarding on the inside - cool. Keep up transparancy, there is never too much.

[@LeftyEDC]

Thanks!

[@2Bstrifeless]

Any plans for a full ti? Maybe with a checkering or jigging, some sort of texture to keep the snail trails less obvious.

[@FerretChloride]

That acid etch with blue denim is my favorite. Absolutely killer. Cant wait to get my filthy hands on one of these!

[@Fu-Schnickens]

Lockbar insert with dark wash/acid wash blade and bolsters and camo carbon would be my pick. Thicker/deeper fuller and flush pivot as well. Very excited to get one

[@f1nch1312]

I'd like to possibly see one with the flipper taller like the knife you showed as an example, I love the choil, I agree with modifying the fuller, I agree with the pivot being flush and I agree about the steel lock bar insert and plung grind seems okay to me 👍

[@Layzboyedc]

I like the idea of changing the top flipper tab to be like the binge! Anything to help give more strength on the deployment to give it that Reate snap!

[@turquoise13]

The lush v1 is my most carried of the past year, these look fantastic. Such a great design!! These look great

[@c.risnercutlery]

Heck ya! Love it!

[@rshear618]

That micarta and acid washed version is definitely my favorite! These look great man!

[@Rollshambo]

reate oemed lush's look awesome! I like the changes to the flipper tab, looks like great leverage for that snappy action

[@Subzeero04]

Lock bar insert and higher flipper tab. Love my lush V1 but would appreciate the binge style flipper.

[@drummer0701]

I’m with you on the flush pivot and steel lockbar insert. Everything else looks great, I won’t miss out this time.

[@rodneypearson6986]

That 80s camo carbon 😍 love it Kev ✌🏻

[@MrTHORN74]

Looks great! Love my Lush, it's probably my fav Divo!

[@joelynch9173]

Great prototypes. Glad to see you partner with Reate. I have the Kaviso lefty and it's my best knife. Sign me up for a lefty blue mircata. I agree, the pivot should be flush.

[@ShieldArms]

Awesome brother 🙌🏻💯🔥 I have a V1 Lush, I would like to see the narrow fuller just sharper I think that looks good. I agree with you that i think the flipper from the Binge would be an awesome improvement. Can’t wait for a Reate OEMed Divo Lush v2 🙌🏻🔥

[@mikranger1078]

I Love these new updates DLC looks Amazing & I gotta say you KILLED it with the micarta & ACID washed blade ! GREAT JOB AGAIN DIVO (IMO that acid washed blade would look SIKKK on the 80's version)

[@Weisslikesknives]

Just tried the OG lush. AWESOME gent carry. Black Pearl, hand satin, nod to Xyro... IN! 💯%

[@buckaroobanzai2551]

The Lush is still my favorite knife you've made. Excited to check these out, ill definitely be needing the dlc and 80s/90s camp variant.

[@tbs4710]

Love the updated flipper tab. Whether it's the same or higher up, I think both are cool.. as long as its higher than the original where you can do a more stout detent. I also don't mind how the pivot pops out a little, personally. Also, I'd love to see a darkblast/acid washed version with a carbon fiber inlay!

[@chozen_juan]

These are looking really good man. Following!

[@the_bove]

That acid washed/denim micarta version is killer! You asked for feedback, I've got feedback: 1. I personally haven't been happy with any of the milled clip you guys have done yet (at least that I've tried - Nip, Tallboy), so I'm sad to see the wire clip go. If you're keeping the milled clip, the contact point needs to be more rounded, and the ramp on the part under the clip needs to be way more shallow. 2. Reate usually has pretty firm detents for front flippers (Sweeney, Chevron, etc), so I think keeping the ramp a little steeper like you have it now on the prototype is going to be a welcome change. It was fine on the Kansept version, but those were pretty soft detents. 3. I definitely don't like the protruding pivot heads, more flush more better. 4. Needs a steel lock bar insert, period. For folks that mod, doing ano on scales with press-fit detent balls directly in titanium sucks. 5. IMO the fuller on the V1 is perfect, so if this is not as sharp as Kansept's, update that. 6. Plunge grind looks fine. With the way you guys do choils you'd have to sharpen a whole bunch for it to be a problem.

[@tommyl8452]

Black handles with 80s camo carbon is overplayed. Love the acid washed blue micata combo

[@4d4mko]

Insert would be a bonus. The top flipper looks perfect to me, aesthetically it is better to not have it too big. Plus, usually the jimping from reate is perfect! The plunge line with the sharpening choil looks good to me, if you can make it less rounded it would be a bonus!

[@LifesurvivalEDC]

Hey Lefty just wanted to say I’m super excited I was able to find a dark mode TallBoy on eBay. I absolutely could not pass it up. I get it tomorrow. Can’t wait to edc it

[@amlin00]

These look awesome! I personally like a higher flipper tab for a snappier top flip and easier roll back. I'd love to see the binge flipper tab on the v2.

[@ThaManSamP]

Gonna get me a denim. These are beautiful, kids. Nice job.

[@JavierGarcia-xz5vl]

Hey Kev, love the knife! A version of love to see is a belt satin blade, with PVD scales and black pearl camo carbon and bronzed clip and backspacer. I would prefer the taller flipper, and the lock bar insert

[@jimmysolorzano752]

Well, it's time to start saving up! Acid wash is speaking to me. Excited for these, keep it up!

[@choshim.]

holy shit these are gorgeous. already have the v1 og but I definitely want that DLC.

[@bigjim55able]

Looks different enough that I'll end up getting one. Steel insert FTW. You know I'm a sucker for hand satin.

[@Graham_Rob]

Lock insert forsure. If the black pearl has non come coated Ti in production I’m going for it. And bringing back the sharpening choil is always nice

[@Graham_Rob]

I’m so in on this I still have my V1 lush but a reate build will be a huge upgrade. And VANAX is THE BEST! Also I agree with flush pivots being better forsire

[@2Bstrifeless]

Sweet design, and good to see Reate helping you elevate it further. I'll probably go for the dlc or acid wash blade, love vanex. Top pick for scales def that micarta. My vote is to keep the flipper short.

[@jbjohnson8609]

The rollback is my favorite way to front flip.

[@BE_EDC]

Definitely a sharper fuller or very slightly larger. I personally like the looks of the larger front flipper, especially if it allows for a better detent... also I'll go ahead and call dibs on a hand satin with whatever crazy inlays y'all end up doing 😆

[@andrewhenry1419]

Love my blackwash Lush! Would still love to see a wire clip option though, love me some deep carry. Also the corner of the scale near the bolster lock is pretty sharp honestly, rounding that off would go a long way.

[@fulton1688]

Damn dude! So glad you're using Reate. They're just a little more refined than everyone else. I agree with the lock bar insert. I really like that Micarta version! Reates acid etch is my favorite.

[@SteelAddicted]

I'd really like to see the front flipper done higher or better whatever u need to do to make it the best front flipper possible. I love my 80s lush. I asked tpk to pick me out one with a stiffer detent, and he obliged, which I really appreciated it. The reach around is a little tough, but all other forms are amazing. The new ones all look great, but that dark stone wash with the micarta looks really, really nice imo. I have a dlc belt satin by reate on my misdemeanor, and it's an amazing looking finish that holds up to any cutting I've put it through. I'd like a flush divot style pivot and lock bar insert. The clip will function better if u make the contact point wider/longer like on the high grain designs deville. That clip is one of the best titanium clips I've ever used. Also, I think the Fuller on the og lush works great. If u can match that, I think u will have a winner.

[@sethprice241]

The blue Micarta version really speaks to me. It's a beautiful combo.

[@sethprice241]

Definitely taller flipper tab. I prefer function over form.

[@Pocket_Stuff]

Love my lush v1.5! Only nitpick is the top flipper is a bit hard to use (similar to how you missed firing it several times here). I really like the top flipper on the pena x series apache by reate, hopefully they do a good job on the new lush too!

[@williamsipe1151]

The lush was my first " nice" knife and it blew mind. I think it was only $149 and I had no idea the difference in quality between a decent budget knife and something more high end.

[@DonFarmer-sh7ml]

DLC belt satin. Yes please. For front flipper action, Pena Raptor nailed it. For micarta, burlap is my fave.

[@onewade1974]

I've got to have a Lush V2 80's Camo carbon and polished DLC! Dang, that looks hot! If you have raised, then possibly have the edges on the pivot stopped down so stuff doesn't catch on it.

[@ryanmarshall6861]

Kev. Purple carbon and DLC. Lets go!

[@Mainrollman]

I wanted a Lush so bad but missed them So I'm a BIG in for a Lush V2. Definitely needs a steel lock bar insert, flush pivot and a deeper and taller fuller. Also need some Arctic blue CF with hand satin finish versions. I'm kinda neutral on the flipper tab, Sorry Kev LOL. I'm Looking forward to getting one of these.

[@Mggibboni]

A few things: 1. I'm a Divo fanboi through and through. 2. Really wish the V2 top flipper was on V1. 3. Would dig a lockbar insert. 4. I would probably max out at $250. 5. Keep being awesome!

[@vr6trooper]

Holy shit a micarta one 😮😮. I just got a the 80’s camo one and I love it

[@b_shady_22]

Yup, Time to add #3 .. Purps for me ALL DAY ! 💜✌🏼

[@BeagsBlades]

I still carry the lush often. I will 100% be in on one of these. It would be nice for the pivot to be flush if possible. I agree the divot pivot they do is sweet. I like the way the original flipper tab follows the lines of the handle. I don't hate the little change here if it allows for a better detent, but I would keep it right there. The updated fuller is nice and makes the blade look a little cleaner to me. Love the belt satin dlc and milled clip. Great idea on the pin for the clip as well. I have the wiggle issue on a jigged ti penguin because there is one screw in the clip and it drives me nuts.

[@__sequoiabearded__5971]

Fuller deeper and sharper, front flipper higher, love the acid wash with the ultrex micarta...

[@grimacegonebad]

Would like to see the acid etched blade on the purple too. Flipper tab improvement would be welcome. It’s tough on the V1. Killer stuff. Please make a fair amount of leftee versions. They’ll go quick.

[@AKRules-gr6nc]

Man I luv these prototype 6:37 knives but I definitely like the Lush 1 better. Especially because it is the way you wanted it designed. Reate is awesome but I would ask them to make those changes to reflect the designs you sent them. Again, those are beautiful but I guess I’m a little partial to my 80’s Lush by Kancept:)

[@WKNDER1]

They look fantabulous Brother

[@daviddaley4715]

You should Definitely update the flipper to match the blade binge prototype.

[@AKRules-gr6nc]

Man I luv these knives but i definitely like the Lush 1 better. Especially because it is actually the way you wanted it designed. Reate is awesome but I would tell them to make those change to reflect the designs you sent them. Again, those are beautiful but I guess I’m a little partial to my 80’s Lush by Kancept:)

[@MichaelN-m6n]

I will not miss the drop this time. They sold out so damn fast with the first version.

[@micahdanielson123]

I don’t know if I want this, or the Tallboy V2!!

[@lando8913]

I'm happy to see more and more satin dlc.

[@johnnyblades1188]

Love this design.Have the original lush the detent is just a little to weak opens in my pocket sometimes..is the detent stronger on these and agree with it needing an insert

[@LeftyEDC]

Yea the first run were lighter. The second batch was much better. But that flipper design needed it. This is already much better at least for my tastes. I think its pretty perfect as is now that ive carried them for a couple weeks

[@f1nch1312]

Hell yeah!

[@JesseLJohnson]

I don't really mind if there isn't a steel insert. I have quite a few knives from multiple MFGs without them but I guess it is nice to have but if its done right it doesn't bother me at all. Some zircuti clips and backspacers would be nice maybe inlays. Some titanium inlays too maybe with some milling like frag or something on the inlays and anodized in another color to match the clip and backspacer. Or maybe some Richlite.

[@rustyshackleford5331]

I have the Kubey Stroller in full dlc. Its real dlc, Kev. Its not shinny because they put it over a bead blast, but its real and done extremely well

[@rustyshackleford5331]

On the denim micarta version it would be sick if you would do the pivot and body screws in a bronze.

[@niksikk15]

I would love to see a reverse tux version, DLC blade with blasted(not dark blasted)Ti and maybe a black pearl inlay.

[@marccohen5579]

I like the concave pivits.

[@johnmccormick7259]

I thought the Growler Mini was my favorite, however, I'm thinking this Reate version of the Lush might just take the #1 spot... Love that Purple... Yes, please shoot for the steel insert as well as flush pivot...

[@andrewmcbride88]

80s with non-DLC looks sick. Big fan of acid wash as well. These have a more premium and cleaner look to them. Would prefer the steel lockbar insert. I think you're definitely correct to improve the fuller a bit. Definitely want good grip for flicking. Being a little wider and sharper could be perfect. Pivot isn't terrible but agree that flush is probably better. Will definitely miss wire clip capability.

[@rustyshackleford5331]

What do you think about using a Pena style front flipper🤔

[@K_Jr_]

Keep flipper tab it’s a good in between. I’m digging the micarta and acid wash…similar to my F5.5

[@kyle4910]

is it possible to have extra inlays when the v2 comes out?

[@landonstone5733]

So... the first comment is that I loved the v1 design but this one comes close to checking all the boxes for what I would have done differently with v1. I will definitely end up with more than one of these. The second comment is that I wish there was some form of lanyard attachment and I full well understand that is not necessarily a popular POV. I will end up having to find someone to drill holes in this - not as easy as I thought it would be - but I love when there's a hidden or subtle lanyard option so that everyone can be happy. Overall 9.5 out of 10. Size, Materials, Blade Shape, OEM, Price ... no edits to any of that.

[@landonstone5733]

And prefer the flipper tab on the lush vs the binge (although the binge is fire too - praying for vanax on the binge if you can answer prayers). Also - a good way to differentiate the lush and the binge for those of us who will 100% buy both

[@jbjohnson8609]

A flush pivot most def!

[@JslickEDC]

Anyway you could do a monochromatic version? Texture titanium scale? I’m just not a color guy wish I was

[@Layzboyedc]

Definitely would like to see a lockbar insert mounted internally

[@bernhardbauer3064]

hi, love the upgrades, any chance to get them in Europe ? maybe at Knifelounge ?

[@jbjohnson8609]

Black pearl camo with dlc blade most def!

[@daviddaley4715]

I really wish you guys would also consider offering more contoured full Ti versions with some cool texture patterns. Then stick with inlays on the non-contoured models. Oh and the chaser you just showed may be the most attractive knife I think you guys have ever made, I just hope you do a version with a front flipper like BB model.

[@LeftyEDC]

These are more contoured than the original. Feels much better. Seeing a lot of full ti comments so we will look into that

[@Elmax17.5dps]

Are the tallboyV2s going to be Reate, Bestech or Kubey?

[@cutchya]

Steel insert a must. I have 2 buck strider knives no insert and one is already worn out. Ti and steel don’t love each other .😢

[@jbjohnson8609]

All blade finishes are going to cost the same?

[@jammmmzzzz]

I prefer the flipper higher like the binge.

[@Dawgfan1979]

DLC is🔥

[@cainmiranda1204]

I carry my tall boy all the time. Please do one in that dlc wow. I want a second one anyway. Maybe with black or like the dark mode but dlc would be sick 🎉

[@jhonis]

make a lefty version in the blue micarta acid wash

[@carlosromero4243]

DLC POLISHED WITH BELT SATIN AND RED MARBLE CARBON FIBER. 3.4-3.5 in blade.

[@Dondeestalazapateria]

Hello,what about another round of Fireball?I slept on that one... By any chance,are you considering to sell through some of the european retailers as well?

[@codybroadway8496]

Divo to me was the place to get a sick design with great material for a decent price the jump from 200 to 300 is a huge jump it may not seem that way but I can buy three 200 dollar knives a week but I won’t buy a 300$ knife period

[@Subzeero04]

Interesting...

[@KillerBudda1418]

Agree with kev

[@Knivesarelife]

the lush is all gas no brakes plus reate made I'm down

[@LeftyEDC]

🙏🏽

[@WillLiam32]

That satin dlc is beautiful! I'd love a dark matter version with the satin dlc. Or just on the black pearl camo carbon but I'd probably prefer the dark matter. Or purple camo carbon would also look awesome on a blacked out, satin dlc version. The blue micarta looks really nice with the acid washed blade too. I like the more pronounced top flipper on the v2 compared to the v1. But I wouldn't mind it if you made it even more pronounced. Anything similar to the kunwu padre/compadre front flipper is a definite win. I kinda wish it was still in s90v though. I love vanax I just have more vanax than I do s90v and I'm personal looking to add more high edge rentention hollow grinds to the collection. Cant go wron with vanax though

[@Exiledblades]

Stop making so many good looking variations. I can't pick a favorite and end up picking up multiple. My wallet can't take it.😅

[@isthebeeflol]

Cant get one without reversible clip :'( awesome though.

[@roadracerqx893]

Too many black PVD handles….they end up looking crappy and worn after some carry ☝️🥶. LOWER flipper tab is fine👍

[@TomGionJr]

I really hope you do NOT change the flipper to be like the Binge. Let each knife be its own thing. The Lush's combination of both a front flipper and a separate top flipper is one of the things I really, really love about the V1. I don't care very much about the rest of the stuff you brought up (I don't need a lockbar insert if the Ti is properly carbidized) but I am very passionate about keeping the Lush flipper authentic to the original. It's, like, one of the main things that makes it unique!

[@EugeneSmedlund]

The binge I've never heard of that one yet

[@LeftyEDC]

I have a video on it. Its my favorite

[@dailygearguide]

Wow, that’s pretty sweet how clean the captive pivot and removed reversible pocket clip clean this design up. Looks good bro. They could move that plunge back but I bet it messes up how that feels on the finger. I think the front flipper is subtle. Keep it as is imo 👍