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Benchmade CLA vs Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Black Micarta Drop Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade CLA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade CLA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade CLA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$400Cheapest
US$600Most expensive
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Lightest
133 g (4.69 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
91.7 mm (3.61 in)Longest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Shortest
213.4 mm (8.40 in)Longest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
121.7 mm (4.79 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.07 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
Magnacut
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium with Black Canvas Micarta Inlay
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Stonewash
Lock type
Button lock
Reeve Integral Lock (Frame Lock) with Ceramic Ball Interface
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep Carry
Titanium, tip-up, left hand only pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
Everyday carry (EDC)Precision cutting tasksQuality pocket knife enthusiasts
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent balance between size and weightHigh-quality MagnaCut steel bladeDurable G10 handle scalesReliable automatic push-button opening mechanism
High quality materials and finishPrecise machining and fitRock solid lockupComfortable ergonomic handleHeirloom quality craftsmanship
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
None clearly stated in provided sources
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