Reiff Rangewolf
My friends over at Reiff Knives just released the brand new “Reiff Rangewolf“, a proper Magnacut Hunting Knife that makes a lot of sense within their line-up! So, to kick things off in my discussion about the Reiff Rangewolf, let me give you some information about it, along with my thoughts. Then, I’ll share more about my involvement with this project.
- Overall Length: 7.12″
- Blade Length: 3″
- Handle Length: 4.12″
I love that the handle is longer than the blade. This gives a lot of control while using the knife. - Blade Steel: CPM MagnaCut (63-64 HRC)
This is, without a doubt, the sharpest knife I have ever received from a company. - Blade Grind: Full Flat
As I mentioned, this knife is scary-sharp. The full-flat grind contributes to making this one of the sliciest hunting knives I’ve ever had in my hands. - Weight: 4.5oz
Not once have I felt like this knife is a burden to carry. It’s compact and weighs very little on my hip, or in my pocket (depending on the sheath option I choose to carry in). - Handle Options: G10 or Micarta
- Sheath Options: Kydex Hip Sheath or Leather Pocket Sheath
- MSRP: $325.00
I say this every time I review a high-dollar knife and I will continue to say it: This is not an impulse-buy. This is a ‘buy-it-once’ and ‘use-it-for-life’, then pass it on to your kids, kind of purchase. - Intended Demographic: If you’re serious about putting meat in your freezer, this is a knife you should certainly check out.
- Made in the USA with an excellent “Carry No Cares” Warranty
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Reiff Rangewolf Knife Photography
As I alluded to in the beginning, my involvement with the Reiff Rangewolf project was that of “Product Photographer”. If you don’t already know who I am, I run Awaken Outdoors, where I specialize in Commercial Product Photography for outdoor brands. In short: I have the honor of photographing a lot of awesome knives and outdoor gear…I absolutely love it!
I am also an Avid Outdoorsman, as I’m sure you can tell from my websites. I love getting out into nature and engaging with it in any way I can. In fact, a few years ago, I picked up the love for hunting (as if I needed another outdoor hobby, right? Who am I kidding, there’s always time for another way to get outdoors!). *And, while I haven’t gotten anything that I can process with the Rangewolf so far this season, I am already enjoying this as an all-around field knife on the hunting trips I’ve took it on thus far.
While I haven’t used the Rangewolf to its full potential yet, I have used it to carve a few things at my hunting camp, and prepare some dinners. And I can already tell it’s going to be a winner when it comes to processing game.
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*As of the publishing of this article, I received the Reiff Rangewolf a week ago. So, I had time to do my photos and take it out into the field a couple of times. I was hoping to process some fur-bearing critters with it before I finished this article, but no-luck yet. Meat will be put on the table with the help of this knife soon though!
Who is the Reiff Rangewolf good for?
This is 100%, a great option, for die-hard hunters. If you’re serious about putting meat in the freezer, you know the importance of a good hunting knife, and I think you’d like this one.
Here are a few standout design features that make the Reiff Rangewolf a great hunting knife:
- Magnacut Blade Steel:
If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know I don’t get too worked up over blade steels. However, Magnacut makes a lot of sense on this knife. I, personally, cannot make a Magnacut blade rust. And they hold an edge for forever! This is a must-have when you’re processing lots of little critters, or a larger animal – like a Whitetail Deer. - That belly tho’:
The emphasized swoop of the belly on this Drop Point blade is SO good for meat processing. (I’ve used it on some chickens so far) The flat grind, in combination with that big ‘ole belly, makes the Rangewolf a very slicey knife. - Texturing for days:
The Reiff Rangewolf has texturing and jimping in all of the right places. Translation: This is a grippy knife! And yes, while I don’t like a lot of texturing on my bushcraft knives, I do prefer it for a hunting knife. I want all of the traction and grip I can get on a knife that I’m processing animals with. The last thing I want is to slip and get covered in my own blood.
Check out the Reiff Rangewolf Here
I hope you’ve enjoyed this first-look at the new Reiff Rangewolf Hunting Knife. I am beyond stoked about how the Product Photography turned out for it. And I cannot wait to put some food on the table with the help of this knife. It has a permanent home in my hunting bag at this point.
