Chris Reeve Green Beret

I'm betting you really like the knife, but there is a rule here. You can't make posts like that and not include a photo

I was a late-bloomer to the knife. Though they were issued to Special Forces Qualification Course graduates while I was still in the Army, it seemed weird to jump through the hoops to get a registered and serialized version since they started the program long after I graduated.

Later, when my best friend from my first Team died - I got his knife (he had the sense to get one) and the SF Museum graciously allowed his serial number to be shared by both of us once I established my bona-fides with them.

Now, backing into one in the manner in which I did, I wish I had gotten a serialized one sooner as well as a less collectible non serialized for beating around.

I've heard of goof-balls breaking them and seems they eventually get around to admitting to *battoning* with them which I feel has less to do with the activity itself and more to do with doing it incorrectly.

The weight/heft for the size is nothing short of BRILLIANT for me though I'd have preferred a flat, pounding pommel over the fighting angle... for a field knife.

I could do without the serration though do not on necessarily find them detrimental. They do get through a 3/8 rope quite nicely.

The sheath, while well made would NEVER have gone to the field with me as-is. The material is not loud to scratch against as many synthetics and kydex sheaths are but DAMN.... that mile of velcro!

I'd like the pouch smaller - along the lines of a classic Leatherman but it's a small matter.

The rebated handle material is another point of brilliance in my opinion. What may look un-finished or badly applied is in fact just this side of perfect.



Todd.

I met Chris at the NYC knife show when he still lived in SA, I always liked his knives but never would part with the cash to get one. (hind sight is 20/20).
It was a smart move on his part to come to the U.S.

If you don't mind, can I ask what you paid for it?

I'm looking at one listed elsewhere for a little over 3 bills. Trying to decide if I want to throw a bid on it or another knife.

Like you, I've wanted a CR knife for a long time and I'm trying to decide on it. Anyone else have a say?

Thanks! Looks like the one I'm looking at is priced similar.

I prefer the extrema ratio knives. Had I known about them in my stint in the Army I would have bought one for me. I did buy one for my nephew when he joined the Marines and got deployed to Afghanistan. The pictured here below on the link.
https://www.extremaratio.com/catalo...s/col-moschin-black-combat-knife/category/12/

SWC started issuing the Yarborough when I was an instructor (for 3 years) to all SFQC graduates. When I went through the course, the honor graduates got a Buck 110. In a head shaking switch of "what the heck" I was required to return my issued Spyderco folder when I departed my instructor position in 2002, when I headed back to a team. When I retired in 2010, my unit ordered me the custom SF Yarborough (registered to me), and put it in a shadow box with a cool plaque. So in the end, I got my Yarborough.

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In a head shaking switch of "what the heck" I was required to return my issued Spyderco folder when I departed my instructor position in 2002

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We had a funny thing in the Demo course about the issued *demo knives*. One great instructor, noting we'd likely like to keep our issued knives, pointed out that we could either buy some cheap turn-in at a pawn shop or simply point out to the supply-geek that the knives were in fact *expendable* and do a one-sheet statement of loss - if even that.

Demanding a Spyderco folder that they are almost certain to not re-issue is the height.... or depth of chicken-pooh!


Todd.

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I like your sheath without the pouch like mine has. Yours is much trimmer and more purposeful looking.

Congratulations.

And yeah, let your wife take the pictures from now on.

Todd.