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Benchmade Anthem vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Anthem stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$525Cheapest
US$575Most expensive
Weight
103.76 g (3.66 oz)Heaviest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
204.7 mm (8.06 in)Longest
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
Closed length
115.8 mm (4.56 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.845 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-20CV
ATS-34 (original Small Original Sebenza) / CPM MagnaCut (Sebenza 31) / CPM S30V (Sebenza 21 original) / CPM S35VN (Sebenza 21 mid-2011 onward)
Handle material
Single piece billet titanium
Titanium (anodized blue titanium thumb stud and back spacer on original; titanium frame)
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin finish on ATS-34 blade (original); stonewashed finish on S30V; glass blasted titanium (Sebenza 31)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral Lock)
Opening method
Manual-opening
Thumb stud (single or dual)
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Titanium pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
EDCPrecision everyday workHeirloom quality folding knife
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy tactical useRapid deployment flicking
Common praise
Robust and solid constructionExcellent edge retention and sharpnessLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous with dual thumb studs and reversible clip
Exceptional build qualitySmooth deployment and lockupHeirloom quality and collectabilityExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistance with premium steels
Common complaints
High retail priceStonewash finish perceived to dull the material luster
Deployment is slower and deliberate, not suited for flickingBlue anodizing on thumb stud wears off with useHandle finish shows scratches over time
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