Product Description
The Chris Reeve Mnandi is the pinnacle of the gentleman's folder — among the smallest and sleekest low-profile knives in the industry, its name meaning "very nice" in Zulu.
Ground from CPM MagnaCut stainless at a superior 63-64 HRC, the 2.75-inch drop point eliminates the traditional trade-off between toughness and corrosion resistance, staying sharp through extensive use. Aerospace-grade titanium handles are inlaid with stabilized Box Elder Burl — a premium type of Maple prized for its swirling grain patterns and occasional rosy highlights — and since it's a natural material, each knife is a unique work of art with no two grain patterns exactly alike. The legendary Reeve Integral Lock (RIL) delivers bank-vault security in a featherweight 1.5 oz frame.
- Blade: CPM MagnaCut stainless (63-64 HRC), hand-polished drop point — eliminates the toughness/corrosion trade-off, stays sharp through extensive use
- Handle: Aerospace-grade titanium with stabilized Box Elder Burl inlay — natural, high-contrast luxury finish, unique grain per knife
- Deployment/Lock: Reeve Integral Lock (RIL) — bank-vault mechanical security
- Carry: 1.5 oz, low-profile solid titanium pocket clip, includes complete professional kit with wrench, grease, cloth, and G'Feller leather slip sheath
Collectors and gentleman's-carry enthusiasts who want the pinnacle of dress EDC. Buyers who want a one-of-a-kind natural Box Elder Burl inlay. Anyone who wants RIL security in the smallest, sleekest Chris Reeve platform.
Because Box Elder is a natural material, grain pattern and color will vary knife to knife — contact Help@Knifeworks.com with any questions about a specific piece before ordering.
Add the Chris Reeve Mnandi (MNA-1008) to your kit today — CPM MagnaCut edge retention and the fast shipping Knifeworks is known for.
Warranty Information
Chris Reeve Knives Warranty: Chris Reeve Knives warrants the Mnandi against defects in materials and workmanship. Contact Chris Reeve Knives directly at chrisreeve.com for warranty service.Specifications
| Product Type | Folding Knife | |
| Brand | Chris Reeve Knives | |
| Product Name | Mnandi Inlay Box Elder | |
| Model # | MNA-1008 | |
| Overall Length (in) | 6.375 | |
| Closed Length (in) | 3.625 | |
| Blade Length (in) | 2.75 | |
| Blade Thickness (in) | 0.0899 | |
| Blade Material | CPM-MagnaCut | |
| Blade Hardness (HRC) | 63-64 | |
| Blade Style | Drop Point | |
| Blade Edge | Plain | |
| Blade Finish | Polish | |
| Handle Material | Titanium / Box Elder inlay | |
| Handle Finish | Silver / Wood | |
| Lock Type | Reeve Integral Lock | |
| Clip Position | Tip-up, Right carry | |
| Weight (oz) | 1.5 | |
| Origin | USA | |
| Date of Birth | April 9, 2026 | |
| Blade Range | 2-2.99 |