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Benchmade CLA vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade CLA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade CLA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$425Most expensive
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Longest
167 mm (6.57 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.25 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
CPM S45VN stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium with Micarta inlay (varies by version)
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Stonewash or sandblasted titanium handle finish
Lock type
Button lock
Integral frame lock with ceramic ball interface
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-up pocket clip, mounted at handle end (right or left carry varies)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
Everyday carryUrban and office usePrecision cutting tasksSlice-focused use
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
Exceptional build qualitySmooth and refined actionExcellent edge retentionComfortable and positive gripSleek and practical design
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
Higher price pointLimited availability
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