Reate knives
Reate makes folding knives, including conventional folders and gravity-operated designs. Founded in 2016, the company combines its own knife design and manufacturing with collaborations with international designers. Its models use different blade steels and handle materials, with CNC machining and hand finishing among its production methods.
The EXO is a gravity knife with a sliding safety lock. The T3000 and T4000 are frame-lock folders designed by Tashi Bharucha. The T3000 has a 3-inch blade and 7-inch open length; the larger T4000 has a 4-inch blade and an 8.86-inch open length, offering two size options within the same design family.
Design and model differences
Reate’s range includes both folding knives and gravity knives. The EXO uses a gravity-operated mechanism and a sliding safety lock, making it distinct from the brand’s conventional folders. The featured EXO configuration has a 3.7-inch tanto blade in Elmax steel, a titanium handle with a green Micarta inlay, and a pocket clip. Reate describes the model as suitable for daily carry; its mechanical action is also a defining feature.
The T3000 and T4000 share a frame-lock design by Tashi Bharucha but differ in size and blade details. The T3000 opens to 7 inches and has a 3-inch drop-point blade listed in Damasteel. The T4000 opens to 8.86 inches and has a 4-inch spear-point blade in M390. Both featured configurations use titanium handles with carbon-fiber inlays. The shorter T3000 offers a more compact option, while the T4000 provides a longer blade and handle. Blade steels and finishes can vary between configurations, so check the specific model details when comparing.
Materials and construction
Reate’s official product pages show that materials vary by knife: examples across these models include Elmax, M390 and Damasteel blades, alongside titanium, Micarta and carbon fiber handle components. The T3000 and T4000 use titanium frame locks, where part of the handle frame moves against the blade tang to hold the blade open. Reate identifies CNC machining and hand finishing among its manufacturing methods, and describes its work as combining in-house production with design collaborations.
Company background
Founded in 2016, Reate makes its own knives and also works with designers and knife makers on collaborative projects. Its broader manufacturing experience helps explain the range of designs and configurations, but materials and mechanisms remain model-specific. Compare each knife’s blade length, steel, handle construction and opening system with the tasks and carry format you prefer.