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Benchmade Bailout vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 231% 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$350
US$350
Weight
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
74.676 mm (2.94 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
175.26 mm (6.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
10.5 mm (0.41 in)Thickest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
S30V (2009 model), later S35VN (from mid-2011)
Handle material
Aluminum or Grivory
6Al4V titanium
Finish
Cerakote or Anodized Black
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted titanium handle slabs
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral lock)
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Single or dual thumb stud
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Titanium double retention pocket clip secured with single bolt
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useFirst respondersLightweight durable work knife
Everyday carryHigh-end EDC tasks
Not best for
Delicate or Fine Slicing TasksHeavy Prying and ChippingCorrosive Environments
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retention and toughness of CPM-M4 steelLightweight yet rugged and durableSmooth ambidextrous AXIS lock mechanismDeep carry clip for discreet carry
Smooth and purposeful deploymentSecure and functional pocket clipHigh-quality materials and constructionElegant design and ergonomics
Common complaints
Clip can be tight for thick pockets3V steel (early version) is not fully stainless and requires maintenance
Deployment is slow, not suitable for flick deploymentBlade steel changed from S30V to S35VN after 2011Anodizing on thumb stud wears off with use
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