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A few weeks back we wrote a First Look of the updated Reiff F4 Gen 2 and in true Reiff Knives fashion there is no rest for the weary, because today we are looking at the updated Reiff Knives F3!
The F3 is the smallest knife in the Reiff Knives F series designed to be an ideal EDC fixed blade, but don’t let the compact package fool you – the F3 still packs plenty of outdoor and survival utility in an easy to carry EDC package.
While the Reiff Knives F3 has been around for some time the newest iteration offers some great features that have made an already excellent knife even better!
Breaking Down the Reiff Knives F3
The Reiff Knives F3 is a compact fixed blade with an overall length of 6.7 inches. The 2.9-inch Drop Point blade features a flat saber grind and is made of 1/8-inch premium CPM Magnacut steel. The handle comes in at 3.8 inches with a variety of G10 and Micarta scale options. The F3 weighs around 3.6 ounces with slight variation between the micarta and G10 handle scales. The F3 ships with a custom made ambidextrous kydex sheath with a removable belt clip.
Designed to Perform
The Reiff Knives F3 may be compact, but every design nuance drives exceptional performance. The drop point blade provides a durable tip and optimizes control during use – combined with the full flat saber grind, you get a knife that performs slicing tasks well while also having the ability to handle heavy duty tasks. These features are further enhanced by the 1/8-inch CPM Magnacut steel with provides impressive edge retention, durability, and corrosion resistance. The sub-3-inch blade also makes the F3 legal to carry in most jurisdictions, allowing you to carry a robust survival knife in places you can’t carry your full-sized fixed blade,
The 3.8-handle allows for a full four finger grip and the ergonomic handle design that has become synonymous with Reiff’s F series ensures great grip and comfort during heavy and long-term use. G10 and Micarta are both durable materials that hold up to impacts, weather, and chemicals while providing good grip retention even when wet.
The ambidextrous sheath is a welcome addition to any fixed blade, allowing both left- and right-handed users to get maximum benefit from the knife. Kydex is a superb handle material that protects your knife while not in use without packing on a ton of weight or bulk. The included belt clip works well but it is easily removed and replaced with your attachment system of choice or if you just want to carry the F3 in your pocket.
Your Knife, Your Way
The Reiff Knives F3 will be available in a standard stone wash and the two two-tone stone wash flats with satin bezels. Handle materials include a variety of colors of canvas micarta and G10. The F3 also supports swappable handle scales with numerous options available for purchase.
Reiff F3 Specs
- Overall Length: 6.7″
- Blade Length: 2.9″
- Cutting Edge: 2.65″
- Blade Width: .86″
- Blade Thickness: 1/8″
- Blade Material: CPM MagnaCut
- Hardness: 60-62 HRC
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Flat Saber Grind
- Handle Length: 3.8″
- Handle Width: .93″
- Handle Thickness: .84″
- Handle Material: Canvas Micarta or G10
- Weight: 3.6 oz
- User: Right Hand, Left Hand
- Sheath: Kydex Ambidextrous
When Will the Reiff Knives F3 be Available?
The newest version of the F3 will be available for purchase on May 29th, 2026, directly from the Reiff Knives website www.reiffknives.com.
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