Description
The Chris Reeve Nica Tanto 4” Integral Fixed Blade Limited Edition is one of the rarest early fixed blade creations from Chris Reeve Knives (CRK), representing the brand’s early pursuit of extreme strength, precision machining, and minimalist engineering. Limited to only 150 pieces, this model has become a highly desirable collector piece and is considered one of the early CRK “grail” knives.
With an overall length of approximately 20.5 cm, the Nica Tanto features a tactical A2 tool steel Tanto blade with a black combat-style finish. The Tanto blade geometry provides excellent piercing capability, structural strength, and a distinctive angular appearance that reflects Chris Reeve’s early functional design philosophy.
The defining feature of this knife is its true Integral One-Piece Construction. The entire knife is precision machined from a single piece of steel, eliminating separate handle scales, screws, and traditional assembly points. This construction creates exceptional rigidity, durability, and structural reliability while showcasing Chris Reeve’s advanced machining skills during the early period of his career.
The rear of the handle features a removable aluminum pommel cap, which can be used for small tool storage, adding practical functionality to the compact fixed blade design. Each Nica Tanto was supplied with a handcrafted leather sheath, further demonstrating the premium craftsmanship and attention to detail of early CRK production.
Produced approximately 25 years ago, the Chris Reeve Nica Tanto Integral represents an important chapter in CRK history. As one of the rarest Nica series models, it showcases the purest expression of Chris Reeve’s integral knife philosophy — combining mechanical strength, precision manufacturing, and timeless collector value.
📐 Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Brand / Maker | Chris Reeve Knives (CRK) |
| Model | Nica Tanto 4” Integral Fixed Blade |
| Edition | Limited Edition (150 Pieces) |
| Knife Type | Integral Fixed Blade |
| Overall Length | Approx. 20.5 cm |
| Blade Steel | A2 Tool Steel |
| Blade Style | Tanto |
| Blade Finish | Black Tactical Finish |
| Construction | One-Piece Integral Steel Construction |
| Handle Design | Integrated Steel Handle Without Separate Scales |
| Pommel | Removable Aluminum Storage Cap |
| Sheath | Handcrafted Leather Sheath |
| Collectibility | Rare Early CRK Limited Collector Piece |
