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Benchmade Mini Bedlam vs Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade 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$350Cheapest
US$650Most expensive
Weight
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Heaviest
133.21 g (4.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
91.6 mm (3.61 in)Longest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
213.36 mm (8.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
121.57 mm (4.79 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
Titanium, Wood
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Reeve Integral Lock (frame lock) with Ceramic Ball Interface
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Offset titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Precision cutting tasksUsers valuing premium materials and craftsmanship
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping or batoning tasksUsers seeking assisted opening or automatic knives
Common praise
Unique and distinctive Scimitar blade shapeExcellent grip due to ergonomic handle design with finger grooves and guardUse of premium CPM S90V steel for blade durability and edge retentionSmooth and widely legal AXIS locking mechanismAvailable in multiple handle materials including textured G10 and marbled carbon fiberLightweight for its size, weighing under 5 ounces
Excellent fit and finish with tight tolerancesDurable and reliable frame lock mechanismSmooth, precise opening actionHigh quality CPM MagnaCut blade steel with good edge retentionErgonomic titanium handle with attractive wood inlays
Common complaints
Not specified in the sources
Higher price point compared to many foldersLimited cutting edge shape options for specific tasksSome users may find the tanto blade less versatile than drop point
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