Real Steel G5 Metamorph REA-G5 – 3.50″ Satin 14C28N Drop Point, Green 7075 Aluminum, Liner Lock

Real Steel G5 Metamorph REA-G5 – 3.50" Satin 14C28N Drop Point Folding Knife

The Real Steel G5 Metamorph REA-G5 is the knife that announced Real Steel's Gentleman class. Designed by Ostap Hel, it pairs a 3.50" satin-finished 14C28N drop point — complete with a false edge along the spine — with a green 7075 aluminum handle that keeps the whole knife down to 2.64 oz. It rides on bearings and deploys from a front flipper, which is a rarer and more deliberate action than the usual thumb stud.

The liner lock is hidden entirely inside the frame, so the handle reads as a single clean shape rather than a slab with a cutout. The backspacer is contoured for safety when the blade is closed, and the spine carries a milled digit stop that gives you real control for fine, close-in cuts. For anyone shopping a titanium-feel EDC folding knife, a lightweight aluminum pocket knife, or a front flipper folder, the Real Steel G5 Metamorph REA-G5 is a lot of design for the money.

Key Features

• Ostap Hel design — the flagship of Real Steel's G (Gentleman) class
• Front flipper deployment on a ball-bearing pivot for a smooth, unhindered opening
• Hidden liner lock — the lock is concealed within the handle frame
• 14C28N blade steel with a satin finish, flat grind, and false edge on the spine
• Milled digit stop on the blade spine for control on smaller cutting tasks
• 7075 aluminum handle and backspacer in green, keeping weight at 2.64 oz
• Tip-up pocket clip for right-hand carry

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What blade steel is the Real Steel G5 Metamorph REA-G5?

The Real Steel G5 Metamorph REA-G5 uses 14C28N, a Sandvik stainless developed with knife makers specifically for thin, hard-working edges. It is a genuinely good all-round EDC steel: it takes a keen edge easily, resists corrosion well, and is forgiving to sharpen at home — which is why it turns up on so many working folders.

How do you open the Real Steel G5 Metamorph REA-G5?

The Real Steel G5 Metamorph REA-G5 uses a front flipper: you push the small protrusion at the front of the closed handle with your thumb and the blade rolls open on its bearings. There is no thumb stud and no assist — it is a manual knife, and the bearing pivot is what makes the action light enough for the front flipper to work well.

How do you close the Real Steel G5 Metamorph REA-G5?

Press the liner lock bar sideways to clear the blade tang, then fold the blade closed. On the Real Steel G5 Metamorph REA-G5 the liner lock is hidden inside the handle frame rather than exposed, so reach into the relief cut in the handle to find it. Keep your fingers clear of the blade path as it swings shut.

What is a drop point blade?

A drop point has a spine that curves gently down to meet the tip, which puts the point in line with the cutting hand and leaves plenty of belly for slicing. It is the most generally useful blade shape there is, and on the Real Steel G5 Metamorph REA-G5 it is flat ground with a false edge along the spine for a finer-looking, better-piercing profile.

Is the Real Steel G5 Metamorph REA-G5 a good EDC knife?

Yes. At 2.64 oz with a 7075 aluminum handle, the Real Steel G5 Metamorph REA-G5 disappears in a pocket, and the 3.50" 14C28N blade covers everything from boxes and cordage to food prep and outdoor chores. The hidden liner lock and contoured backspacer give it a cleaner, dressier look than most working folders in the price range.

How do you sharpen the Real Steel G5 Metamorph REA-G5?

14C28N sharpens easily on almost any system. Match the factory bevel on a medium diamond or ceramic stone, work both sides evenly until you raise a burr, then strop or finish on a fine stone to remove it. Because the Real Steel G5 Metamorph REA-G5 is flat ground and fairly thin behind the edge, it comes back to sharp quickly.

Where can I buy the Real Steel G5 Metamorph REA-G5?

You can buy the Real Steel G5 Metamorph REA-G5 at Going Gear, an authorized Real Steel dealer. Every Real Steel G5 Metamorph REA-G5 we ship is genuine factory stock backed by the Real Steel warranty.