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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 350% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$150Cheapest
US$675Most expensive
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
177 mm (6.97 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel
Handle material
Nylon
Box Elder Burl wood and Titanium
Finish
Satin
Polished
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Reeve Integral Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Offset titanium pocket clip mounted at butt end
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
EDCPrecision cutting tasksCollectors
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Heavy duty choppingSurvival bushcraft
Common praise
Durable and sharp CPM S30V steelSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismCompact and lightweight design suitable for discreet carryAmbidextrous design with reversible clipLifetime warranty and sharpening service by Benchmade
Exceptional fit and finishLightweight yet robustSmooth opening and locking action
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Relatively high price pointAvailability can be limited due to demand
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