Chaves Ultramar knives from Ramon Chavez are manufactured in China by Reate Knives and aimed to bring his amazing knives to a wider audience base. There are a variety of different models including this production 229 version of his famous Redencion knife that is iconic in the knife world. Each feels like one of his mid-tech offerings and features his signature titanium skull pocket clip. They are perfect for everyday carry and Reate has managed to recreate Ramon's incredible action perfectly so they flick open just like the real thing!
This Redencion 229 is on par with the Chaves American Made 228 in terms of fit, finish, ergonomics, and build quality. It gets the size absolutely spot on and the flipping action with the Kickstop mechanism is on point. The compound drop point blade is paired with a squared-off stonewashed titanium handle that is designed for hard use. The frame lock features a replaceable lockbar insert and the knife is complete with a partial titanium backspacer. If Ramon Chavez has been on your wish list for a while but remains outside your price point, then check out a Chaves Ultramar Lee Williams Kickstop model. For the money, there isn't a better mid-tech type production flipper that we can think of.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.625"
- Cutting Edge: 3.45"
- Closed Length: 4.625"
- Overall Length: 8.25"
- Blade Material: M390 Stainless steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.166"
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Compound
- Blade Finish: Black
- Handle Material: Black Titanium with Micarta Inlay
- Handle Thickness: 0.550"
- Locking Mechanism: Frame Lock
- Pivot Assembly: Bearings
- Pocket Clip: Black Titanium (Tip-Up, Right Carry)
- Weight: 6.28 oz.
- Designer: Ramon Chavez
- Lee Williams KickStop Mechanism
- Titanium Backspacer
- Replaceable Lockbar Insert/Overtravel Arrestor
- Includes Replacement Traditional Pocket Clip
- Made by Reate Knives