The blade is ground from CPM MagnaCut at 63-64 HRC — Crucible's particle metallurgy stainless steel engineered by Dr. Larrin Thomas to deliver edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance simultaneously. At 63-64 HRC, this is among the hardest CPM MagnaCut production blades available, delivering edge retention that outlasts virtually every other folding knife steel at this hardness. The 3.67" drop point runs a hollow grind with stonewashed finish — geometry optimized for the full range of cutting tasks a daily carry knife encounters, from food prep and rope to camp tasks and precision work.

The glass blasted titanium handle finish is the differentiating element on the UMN-1012. Glass blasting creates a consistent fine-grained matte texture across the 6AL4V titanium surface — harder than standard satin finishes, resistant to showing wear, non-reflective in any light condition, and providing a tactile grip surface improvement over natural titanium. The handle is 0.47" thick at 5.0 oz — substantial enough for a full, authoritative grip. The modified Reeve Integral Lock delivers increased blade strength and improved pivot and lock tolerances over the standard RIL configuration. Glass-breaker built into the handle butt when closed. Tip-up right carry.

• Steel: CPM MagnaCut particle metallurgy stainless steel, 63-64 HRC — edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance without tradeoffs; among the hardest CPM MagnaCut production blades available
• Blade: 3.67" drop point, hollow grind, stonewashed finish, plain edge — 0.14" thick; full-range EDC and outdoor cutting versatility
• Handle finish: Glass blasted 6AL4V titanium — consistent fine-grained matte texture; non-reflective, wear-resistant, tactilely improved over natural titanium; key differentiator vs. UMN-1000
• Lock: Modified Reeve Integral Lock — increased blade strength, improved pivot and lock tolerances over standard RIL; machined from titanium handle frame; thumb stud deployment, dedicated right-hand
• Handle: 6AL4V titanium, glass blasted — glass-breaker when closed; 4.77" closed length, 0.47" handle thickness
• Carry: 5.0 oz, tip-up right carry, 8.45" overall open; glass-breaker integrated into handle butt at zero carry penalty
• Date of Birth: 1/30/25 — individually dated at the CRK factory in Boise, Idaho
• Origin: Made in Boise, Idaho, USA — Chris Reeve Knives domestic production

Chris Reeve collectors who want the glass blasted handle finish specifically — the matte texture, non-reflective surface, and tactile improvement over natural titanium are measurable differences for buyers who care about handle feel and light discipline. Hard-use folder buyers who want CPM MagnaCut at 63-64 HRC with a modified RIL in the most tactically configured Umnumzaan drop point finish option. EDC users who want fixed-blade performance in a pocket-carry format.

Knifeworks is an authorized Chris Reeve dealer — order the Chris Reeve Umnumzaan UMN-1012 online or call our team at 888-225-9775. Same or next business day shipping from Columbia, Louisiana, with the service Knifeworks is known for.