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Reate 9D-V2
The Reate 9D-V2 is the second generation of the District 9, the flipper that helped establish Reate's reputation for custom grade fit and finish at production scale. The V2 keeps the platform that made the original work and puts it on a diet: where the first District 9 ran a 3.75 inch blade at well over six ounces, the V2 lands at a 3.50 inch clip point in 154CM on .137 inch stock, 8.13 inches overall, and a carry-friendly 4.8 ounces.
Reate 9D-V2 Flipper Action and Lockup
Deployment comes off an oversized ball bearing pivot behind a flipper tab, and the titanium frame lock handles lockup with no play once the blade seats. The 154CM is hardened to 60 HRC, enough to hold a working edge without turning touch-ups into a project. The 4.63 inch handle reads substantial in hand without becoming pocket heavy, and carry is a right hand, tip up clip.
154CM Steel and FatCarbon Handle Options
154CM is a fine grained stainless that sharpens easily and resists corrosion, which suits a knife built for daily use rather than display. Our steel comparison guide covers where it sits against the M390 and Elmax found elsewhere in the catalog. Blades come in belt satin and black DLC. Handles run bead blasted, dark bead blasted, bronze blue, and black DLC titanium, with FatCarbon inlays in Lava Flow, White Storm, and Frost patterns alongside standard carbon fiber. The handle materials guide explains how these hold up over time.
Reate 9D-V2 vs the T Series Framelocks
Inside Reate's titanium framelock stable, the 9D-V2 is the daily user. The T6000 and T3000 hold the premium tier, running M390 and Damasteel under inlay work meant to be admired as much as carried, while the 9D-V2 trades the exotic steel for 154CM without giving up the machining tolerances. If a button lock suits you better than a frame lock, the PL-XT covers that platform, and the full Reate catalog runs the rest of the range.