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About Chris Reeve Knives

When the sole proprietorship “Chris Reeve Knives” began trading in January 1984, it was from the single garage attached to the house in which Chris was living. He worked by himself, making and selling various designs of knives, including the early models of the one-piece design, in the local South African market.

The business had the potential for growth and because the South African market was limited, the growth had to come from export. While there were several advantages in exporting from South Africa (the exchange rate and the excellent Export Incentive Program offered by South African Government) these were outweighed by the disadvantages. The continuing political strife resulted in a spiraling cost of living (and production), the worldwide threat of sanctions and trade embargoes and the general anti-South African feeling, made regular export very tenuous for a small business.

It seemed that the most sensible thing to do would be to move to the United States. Lengthy consideration was given to the move and to the choice of location. Boise, Idaho was chosen for a number of reasons, the most important of which was that the city is large enough to provide the services required for the business yet small enough to allow newcomers to find their feet. Chris and Anne arrived in Boise in early March 1989 and within six weeks had occupied workshop space and were producing finished knives.

The first year or two in the USA were difficult. There was so much to learn -- how to, where to and who to -- were questions asked daily. But the overall pattern was growth.

As of writing, the staff at Chris Reeve Knives is 35 people strong -- a talented and motivated group who ensure our worldwide reputation for quality, functional knives continues. The slowdown of the economy in recent years has not affected our ever present back order situation in any way at all and we look confidently to the future where Chris Reeve Knives will show that exceptional design and quality craftsmanship are always desired.

(from the Chris Reeve Knives website)