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Benchmade Autocrat vs Chris Reeve Knives Large Original Sebenza 31
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Original Sebenza 31 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Original Sebenza 31 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Original Sebenza 31 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Original Sebenza 31 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 4% 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$500
US$500
Weight
111.41 g (3.93 oz)Lightest
136.08 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.23 mm (3.71 in)Longest
91.6 mm (3.61 in)Shortest
Overall length
222.25 mm (8.75 in)Longest
213.36 mm (8.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
128.02 mm (5.04 in)Longest
121.67 mm (4.79 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.67 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
G10 composite
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
DLC coated black
Sandblasted, Stonewashed blade
Lock type
N/A
Reeve Integral Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front automatic (spine-fire slide)
Manual opening producing a click
Clip type
Deep-carry, reversible tip-down MALICE clip (MOLLE compatible)
Off-set Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useRapid deployment
Everyday carryPrecision cutting tasksCollectors and enthusiasts
Not best for
Heavy cutting tasksNon-tactical uses requiring single edged blades
Heavy-duty choppingSurvival bushcraft that requires fixed blades
Common praise
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality G10 handle constructionLightweight and pocket friendlySolid build quality typical of BenchmadeExcellent edge retention of CPM-S30V steel
High build quality and precision engineeringOutstanding edge retention and blade steelSmooth and secure lock mechanismPremium materials and elegant design
Common complaints
Blade comes dull from factory requiring honingDouble-edged dagger blade not versatile for all EDC tasksRelatively high price for steel type
Relatively high price pointNot suited for heavy chopping tasksSome prefer smaller size for pocket carry
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