Chris Reeve Chris Reeve Christopher Stanley "Chris" Reeve (born December 4, 1953) is a South African-American knife maker, recognized as one of the most influential people in knife making history. Reeve founded Chris Reeve Knives (CRK), and is co-owner of the company with his wife, Anne Reeve. In 2015 he was inducted into the Blade Magazine Hall of Fame. Christopher Stanley Reeve was born on December 4, 1953, in Durban, South Africa. His original vocation was that of tool and die making. Reeve trained at the Pineware Manufacturing Company, serving a four-year tool- and die-making apprenticeship that finished in 1978. Reeve credits
Superman (Salkind films) He applied 3 to 4 hours of prosthetic makeup daily to facially resemble Reeve. Christopher Reeve first imagined the approach of his role on a plane ride to London. Reeve felt that in 1970s, the masculine image had changed and that it was acceptable "for a man to show gentleness and vulnerability." He also felt "that the new Superman ought to reflect that contemporary male image." Reeve would base his portrayal of Clark Kent, Superman's alter ego, on Cary Grant in his role in "Bringing Up Baby". His personality as depicted in the films is a do gooder with little