Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan UMN-1014 - Stonewashed Tanto, Glass Blasted Titanium, Silver Hardware
Product Overview
The Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan UMN-1014 is a premium American-made full-size folding knife built around Chris Reeve's distinctive frame-lock design and rugged, purpose-driven construction. Designed for demanding everyday and outdoor use, the Umnumzaan combines a robust titanium handle with a versatile CPM MagnaCut Tanto blade.
The 3.68-inch Tanto blade is crafted from CPM MagnaCut stainless steel hardened to 63–64 HRC and features a durable stonewashed finish. The Tanto profile provides strong cutting geometry and a reinforced tip, making it well suited for demanding cutting applications.
The Umnumzaan features glass-blasted 6Al-4V titanium handles, silver hardware, dual thumb lugs, a ceramic ball interface, and a robust pivot system. At 8.48 inches overall and weighing 5.00 ounces, it offers a substantial yet refined platform for everyday and outdoor carry.
Design & Materials
The blade is crafted from CPM MagnaCut stainless steel hardened to 63–64 HRC. Its Tanto profile provides strong cutting geometry and a reinforced tip, while the stonewashed finish gives the blade a rugged and understated appearance.
The handle is precision machined from 6Al-4V titanium and features a glass-blasted finish. This surface provides a durable, grippy texture while maintaining the premium appearance and strength associated with Chris Reeve's titanium construction.
Silver hardware complements the stonewashed blade and glass-blasted titanium handle. Dual thumb lugs provide smooth, controlled manual blade deployment.
Performance & Use Case
Designed as a full-size premium folding knife, the Umnumzaan combines a 3.68-inch CPM MagnaCut Tanto blade with a robust titanium handle and Reeve Integral Lock. Its substantial construction makes it well suited to demanding everyday carry, outdoor use, and general utility applications.
- Premium everyday carry folding knife
- Demanding cutting and utility tasks
- Outdoor and general-purpose use
- Tanto blade applications
- Premium collection and long-term ownership
The combination of CPM MagnaCut, glass-blasted titanium, a robust pivot system, and the Umnumzaan's distinctive design provides a durable and refined platform for users who prefer a substantial full-size folding knife.
Craftsmanship
Chris Reeve Knives is renowned for American manufacturing, precision machining, and refined mechanical design. The Umnumzaan showcases this philosophy through its precision-machined 6Al-4V titanium construction, premium CPM MagnaCut blade, and carefully engineered locking and pivot systems.
The knife incorporates Chris Reeve's Reeve Integral Lock (RIL), also known as a titanium frame lock, along with a ceramic ball interface and robust pivot system. Together, these components provide secure blade lockup and controlled mechanical operation.
Features
- Made in the USA
- CPM MagnaCut stainless steel blade
- 3.68-inch Tanto blade
- Stonewashed blade finish
- Glass-blasted 6Al-4V titanium handles
- Silver hardware
- Reeve Integral Lock (RIL) titanium frame lock
- Ceramic ball interface
- Dual thumb lugs
- Robust pivot system
- Full-size folding knife design
- Designed for demanding everyday and outdoor use
Specifications
Brand: Chris Reeve Knives
Model: Umnumzaan UMN-1014
Blade Steel: CPM MagnaCut (63–64 HRC)
Blade Shape: Tanto
Blade Finish: Stonewashed
Blade Length: 3.68"
Overall Length: 8.48"
Handle Length: 4.77"
Handle Material: 6Al-4V Titanium
Handle Finish: Glass Blasted
Locking Mechanism: Reeve Integral Lock (Frame Lock)
Hardware: Silver
Thumb Lugs: Dual
Lock Interface: Ceramic Ball Interface
Pivot System: Robust Pivot System
Weight: 5.00 oz
Country of Origin: USA
Why MagnaCut, Titanium & the Tanto Blade Make the Umnumzaan Exceptional
The combination of CPM MagnaCut stainless steel, precision-machined 6Al-4V titanium, and a Tanto blade profile gives the Umnumzaan a strong balance of cutting performance, durability, and corrosion resistance.
- CPM MagnaCut provides an excellent balance of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance
- 6Al-4V titanium provides a strong and durable handle construction
- Glass-blasted titanium provides a durable, grippy handle surface
- The Tanto blade profile provides strong cutting geometry and a reinforced tip
- The stonewashed finish provides a rugged and understated appearance
- Dual thumb lugs allow smooth, controlled manual deployment
Together with Chris Reeve's precision manufacturing and distinctive Umnumzaan design, these materials and features create a premium American-made folding knife built for demanding everyday and outdoor use.
Action & Lock Performance
The Umnumzaan utilizes Chris Reeve's Reeve Integral Lock (RIL), a titanium frame lock designed to provide secure and consistent blade lockup. The ceramic ball interface contributes to the locking system's smooth and durable operation.
Dual thumb lugs provide controlled manual blade deployment. The robust pivot system works with the precision-machined titanium handle and locking mechanism to provide the solid, controlled feel associated with the Umnumzaan.
Care & Maintenance
- Keep the blade clean and dry after use
- Clean the glass-blasted titanium handle with a soft cloth
- Inspect hardware periodically and ensure it remains properly secured
- Maintain the blade edge using appropriate sharpening equipment
- Keep the pivot and moving components properly maintained
- Follow Chris Reeve Knives' recommendations for lubrication and maintenance
Routine maintenance will help preserve the Umnumzaan's stonewashed blade, glass-blasted titanium finish, smooth operation, and long-term performance.
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan UMN-1014 - Stonewashed Tanto, Glass Blasted Titanium, Silver Hardware