Chris Reeve Shadow III Fixed Blade Pre-Owned 1995 - A2 Steel 5" Modified Drop Point Blade & Hollow Handle w/ Aluminum Cap - Brown Leather Sheath | Made in USA

The Chris Reeve Shadow III fixed blade is a beloved and highly-sought after knife with tons of potential for everyday carry. Whether you plan to use this guy for hard-use situations in the field or to add it to your collection, the Shadow III makes for an incredible piece to pick up. Hard to find, this specific knife we have has had one previous owner and was made in May of 1995. Given its age, the knife itself is in fantastic condition. The edge of the blade looks to be nearly untouched, but has clearly been running against the edge of the sheath, leaving a bit of grease/fiber on the grind. Other than this, it doesn’t appear to have been used to actually cut anything. The only blemish on the blade is a small mark underneath the Chris Reeve logo/serial number, on the flat bevel.

The handle is also in great shape, but has a little bit of build-up within the textured aluminum. This should easily clean up with a bit of isopropyl, but it appears that it mostly comes from the sheath fraying a bit. This unique knife comes with a removable handle cap, which allows you to store small survival equipment within the knife. The whole knife itself is made with A2 steel, a great all-around hard steel for hard-use. The cap is made with aluminum.

This knife comes with its original brown leather Chris Reeve sheath, which has seen better days, but is still in usable condition. It is a bit dirty here and there, and the strap is a bit frayed and starting to form a small slice from where the blade goes in. It’s not to the point of affecting the functionality of it, however, and it may be limited to the small slice it has in it now. It’s clear that this knife has spent most of its life within the sheath. 

This knife comes with its original box, including product care card, guarantee/information card and Caution warning. The box is in good condition considering its age. 

Many listings of this knife show differing measurements and specifications that what I have personally measured. I will be listing my measurements and assuming it is due to the fact that other models I have found online were made post-1995. 

Specifications

Overall Length: 9.25” (234.95 mm)

Blade Length: 5" (127 mm)

Blade Material: A2 Steel

Blade Style: Drop Point, Spear Modified

Blade Finish: Black Coated

Blade Edge: Plain

Closed Length: 4.25" (107.95 mm)

Handle Material: A2 Steel

Handle Color: Black

Removable Handle Cap Material: D655 Aluminum

Sheath: Brown Leather

Weight: 7.3 oz. (206.95 g)

D.O.B.: May 24, 1995

Made in USA