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Benchmade Auto Fact vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 41% 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$335Cheapest
US$425Most expensive
Weight
88.17 g (3.11 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
167 mm (6.57 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.9 mm (4.80 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.25 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V
CPM S45VN stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
Titanium with Micarta inlay (varies by version)
Finish
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
Stonewash or sandblasted titanium handle finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Integral frame lock with ceramic ball interface
Opening method
Push-button automatic
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Clip type
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Tip-up pocket clip, mounted at handle end (right or left carry varies)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseEnthusiastsCollectors
Everyday carryUrban and office usePrecision cutting tasksSlice-focused use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High edge retention due to premium S90V steelDurable and lightweight handle materialsSleek design combining classic and modern influencesReliable AXIS lock mechanismSmooth push-button automatic opening
Exceptional build qualitySmooth and refined actionExcellent edge retentionComfortable and positive gripSleek and practical design
Common complaints
Unknown
Higher price pointLimited availability
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