Reate K2 Collector - How to Teach an Old Knife New Tricks

Reate is among the very best knife manufacturers on the planet. In 2017, they introduced the "K series" of knives to demonstrate their in-house design and production capabilities. The K-2 was probably the best of the 4 models, with its traditional kwaiken design and gorgeous blade. However, the handle milling options at that time were less than ideal to me.
This new version from The Knife Joker finally made this knife exciting to me. The Blue Fatcarbon (Lithuanian specialty CF) material is gorgeous in the light, and the zirconium accents really set this knife apart. Yes, its about $100 more than the base model, but it may just be the best Reate ever!
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[@DoctorFrunkey]

FATCARBON is based in Lithuania! Sorry I forgot it during filming. I didn't mean to be rude!

[@abc456f]

Just discovered this version and think I'm going to pull.the trigger on the purple one. Your review is excellent and gave me that little push I was looking for to go ahead and purchase it. Thanks.

[@Jun-mimimouto]

Reate used FatCarbon scales before on the Drop exclusive + Kirby Lambert collab Raine knife.

[@theknifewhisperer5667]

Looks awesome!!! I offered to put his Worker version on my Channel. But I'm not big enough I guess. Lol! Great looking Knife and review Frank.

[@FYLbingbong]

awesome knife. great looking scale

[@zastiehlzastiehl9196]

Great rev!

[@snakedude61]

Have you tried the kizer begleiter titanium? I realize these are worlds apart but there are some similarities. I was looking at the drop point in particular. I like the look of the Tonto better. I just think the drop point would be easier to maintain. I'm also not sure about combo blades.

[@Fablades]

great scales, but I expected a damasteel blade from you 😜

[@DoctorFrunkey]

I am entering a phase of more balance in my knives. I think there is a point of "too much".

[@Fablades]

@@DoctorFrunkey ehehe I totally understand!! Thanks for the great video, as usual!

[@bademoderndesigns5962]

Good knife, great reviewer!

[@timothybecker8605]

Frank, he has a green fat carbon also!

[@DoctorFrunkey]

I saw that! I like the blue fatcarbon a little more, and so I went for that one!

[@111111111Tiger]

@@DoctorFrunkey Has Blue, Green, Purple and Red

[@markw7303]

this scale is lovely but i tried an early version and it was apparently not well put together and really did not reflect the cost and not a good impression from reate ,

[@jtucci5711]

I love the "K" series the K2 included, while I have the K2 modified by JD Cutlery I could stand to own another and this fat carbon fiber really moves me. I do own the Kirby Lambert Raine in this same blue fat carbon and on camera doesn't do it justice. For the $445 price tag I think this knife deserves the fat carbon fiber on both sides as the Reate Kirby Lambert Raine does and it sold for $287, come on now, if your going to put a $445 price tag on a knife don't cheap out. This is a reall deal breaker for me and I think Reate may need to consider coming down off their cloud. They did the same thing on the "IRON" so maybe this is becoming a trend but you count me out.

[@joelbrantley]

I also own the Raine and the K2. The Raine cost $299 if you didn’t preorder - A difference of $145 when compared to the K2. So what do you get for $145? Hand Rubbed M390 blade Zirconium Backspacer Zirconium Pocket Clip Look around the internet for pricing on zirconium. Then read up on how difficult it is to machine and how easily it catches fire. You are paying for the material and the labor hours to machine it. The price is well justified.

[@jtucci5711]

@@joelbrantley Still overpriced unless you love the zirc, as to the hand rubbed finish blade , yes I am always glad to pay additional for that. Cheers

[@tallica4life81]

What? What?

[@DoctorFrunkey]

What?

[@jacknemo8021]

Otherwise known as how a foreign company rips off Adam Purvis intellectual property (the Xerx).

[@richardhansen1628]

Getoutofhere

[@DoctorFrunkey]

No. Just no.

[@chrisjaskulski8613]

I thought it looked a lot like the Liong Mah Warrior2 design... also made by Reate.

[@Rothbardy]

Clueless

[@DoctorFrunkey]

@@chrisjaskulski8613 again, the warrior and the K2 are based on a very traditional Japanese Kwaiken profile. There is no copycat stuff happening here.