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The J.A.C.K.

Discussion in 'Reate Knives' started by True Talon, Jul 22, 2018.

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  1. Jul 22, 2018 #1
    True Talon

    True Talon

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    No one has posted photos of the J.A.C.K. yet?

    Comes in 16 variations. Marble carbon fiber or anodized brass inlays. Anodizing on the handle is either grey, bronze, blue or flame. Blades are either M390 or Damasteel.

    M390 models are USD$450 and Damasteel is USD$665

    The first run of 270 which is ready now, sold out in less than a day at Reate. There is a second run due in September.

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  2. Jul 22, 2018 #2
    True Talon

    True Talon

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    A few close ups to show the handle anodizing better

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  3. Jul 22, 2018 #3
    videorecipes

    videorecipes

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    posted photos of mine from bladeshow in my instagram and videos of it on my youtube!

    @eugeeeeenekwon
    yt: eugene kwon
     
  4. Jul 22, 2018 #4
    True Talon

    True Talon

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    Aug 14, 2016
    Between the show prototypes and production models, apart from the extra colored handle anodizing, the only other difference I can see is the blue screws.

    Are you happy with your one?
     
  5. Jul 22, 2018 #5
    videorecipes

    videorecipes

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    yeah, david actually told me the prototypes were final in terms of their technical specs and execution; the blue screws really are the only difference i'm aware of. i absolutely love mine -- but it is pretty big. a mini jack would be perfect for most people.
     
  6. Jul 22, 2018 #6
    wickettedge

    wickettedge Gold Member Gold Member

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    Mar 31, 2018
    So US-based retailers will get them in Sept or am I misunderstanding?
     
  7. Jul 22, 2018 #7
    videorecipes

    videorecipes

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    Jan 12, 2017
    i think they're aiming for the September/October window
     
  8. Jul 22, 2018 #8
    True Talon

    True Talon

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    September is the second batch of knives. The first batch has just been completed so you should see them at dealers shortly.
     
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  9. Jul 22, 2018 #9
    AF

    AF Gold Member Gold Member

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    I"m excited for this one.
     
  10. Jul 23, 2018 #10
    True Talon

    True Talon

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    When they come out I would grab one fast. Most of our order (if we receive it all - which is another story) is pre-sold.
     
  11. Jul 23, 2018 #11
    wickettedge

    wickettedge Gold Member Gold Member

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    Mar 31, 2018
    Will do.

    Are there any specs on the damasteel being used? Sorry if that is a dumb question, but I don’t know much about damasteel.
     
  12. Jul 23, 2018 #12
    True Talon

    True Talon

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    Damasteel (the company) normally use two of their powdered stainless steels - RWL34 and PMC27 with a minimum of 15% chromium mixed together. With Damasteel (and Damascus) two or more steels are heated and hammered together to form one piece. Then the piece is hammered out longer and folded over on itself. This is done numerous times to get the patterns.

    How many folds Damasteel use I'm not sure. One custom guy I talked to at a show, who makes his own Damascus from scratch, told me he does between 100 and 300 folds depending on the pattern he wants to make. I believe ABS Master Bladesmiths have to demonstrate they can fold it about 600 times. It's a hell of a lot of work.

    Anyway Damascus and Damasteel are both easy to sharpen and achieve a very sharp edge.

    Someone who knows more can always correct on anything I got wrong but that's the basics. There's a lot of info on the damasteel website.
     
  13. Jul 23, 2018 #13
    b00n

    b00n Gold Member Gold Member

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    For me this is my most anticipated knife this year. I love everything about it. I might even get a brass and a CF one. But definitely CF and either Bronze or Flame.

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  14. Jul 23, 2018 #14
    True Talon

    True Talon

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    I would advise everyone to search out your Reate dealers and place an order to make sure you get one. The first batch of 270 won't stretch very far with so many people wanting them.

    I bet Jack Chan (Solo Jack) is happy the way this one sold. He also designed the Torrent and the Wave.
     
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  15. Jul 23, 2018 #15
    Inspiribomb

    Inspiribomb Gold Member Gold Member

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    Thanks for sharing. This checks a lot of boxes for me - I have one in titanium and brass on pre-order. Wish I could afford to buy one in both brass and CF because they are both stunning in their own ways.
     
  16. Jul 23, 2018 #16
    True Talon

    True Talon

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    Good move.
     
  17. Jul 24, 2018 #17
    Tankboyt

    Tankboyt

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    C.f. and blue in m390 on pre order. They are all stunning it's hard to choose.
     
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  18. Jul 24, 2018 #18
    madcap_magician

    madcap_magician Platinum Member Platinum Member

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    These are amazing. What are the dimensions?
     
  19. Jul 24, 2018 #19
    b00n

    b00n Gold Member Gold Member

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    @Frunkey has a good overview video. 4"+ blade.
     
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  20. Jul 24, 2018 #20
    True Talon

    True Talon

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    SPECS

    J.A.C.K (Designed by Solo Jack Chan)
    Specification:
    Bearings: Double row ceramic ball bearings
    Integral handle
    Open Length: 9.25”
    Blade length: 3.94”
    Closed length: 5.24”
    Blade thickness: 0.157”
    Blade material: Bohler M390/Damasteel
    Blade material hardness: 61HRC
    Handle material: 6AL4V Titanium
    Inlay material: Marble Carbon Fiber/Brass
    Pivot material: Damasteel
    Weight: 300g/10.58oz(brass inlay)
    200g/7.05oz(marble CF inlay)
    Blade finish: Satin finish M390/Acid wash Damasteel
    Handel finish: Gray(Bead blast)/Anodized bronze
    /Anodized blue/Flame grain
    Locking:Frame Lock
     
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