Reate

Reate Knife Handle Scales – Designer, Hand-Finished

Gun Grips X Svechnikov Workshop crafts custom interchangeable handle scales for 1 Reate knife models. Each set goes through a process that begins with a rough sketch and progresses to the creation of a 3D prototype for a specific knife model, after which it is machined on a CNC machine and finished by hand. The craftsman hand-paints the artistic designs and brings each set to its final finish by coating it with protective oil mixed with wax or yacht varnish. Materials: natural wood, G10, Micarta or carbon fiber. Choose from 2 ready-made designs or create your own with the help of our designers

  • 1 models
  • 2 designs
  • 1 materials
Supported Reate models
Materials: wood and composites
  • Maple

Natural wood gives a warm feel and is the base for hand-painted and engraved art. Composites such as G10, Micarta and carbon fiber need less care, grip well when wet and suit hard everyday carry

Your own design

Didn't find the right style for your Reate? Send a photo, sketch or idea, and we will design and make scales for your model

Reate handle scales

Reate Knives was founded in 2012 by David Deng, a knife enthusiast with a background in mechanical design and manufacturing. Based in Yangjiang, Guangdong, China’s historic cutlery center, the company set out to close the gap between custom-knife craftsmanship and high-end production. Deng’s vision was simple: uncompromising fit, finish, and innovation at a level rarely seen in factory knives

Reate began as both a brand and an OEM manufacturer, producing precision work for other makers while developing its own designs. Advanced equipment, wire EDM, CNC milling and grinding, laser engraving, and controlled heat treatment, allowed the workshop to hold some of the tightest tolerances in the industry. Premium steels from the United States, Germany, and Japan, paired with titanium, carbon fiber, and G10, became the brand’s signature

Early models such as the District 9 and Horizon series quickly established Reate among collectors. Collaborations with designers including Todd Begg, Tashi Bharucha, and Kirby Lambert produced standout pieces like the Field Marshall, T3000, Future, and Crossroads. In 2021 the EXO gravity-knife series further confirmed the company’s reputation for technical originality

Today Reate is recognized worldwide for mid-tech and collector-grade folders that combine engineering discipline with refined hand finishing—knives built by a maker who treats production as a form of precision craft