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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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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 71% 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 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 250% 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 Tanto 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 Tanto 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 Tanto 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$525Most 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)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM MagnaCut Stainless Steel
Handle material
Nylon
Titanium 6Al4V
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted or glass-blasted titanium handle
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Right hand only, tip up titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday Carry (EDC)Heavy-duty tasks
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Unknown
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 build quality and fit & finishStrong and reliable frame lock with ceramic ball interfaceExcellent edge retention from CPM MagnaCut steelLightweight yet robust for daily carrySmooth one-handed opening and closing
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Premium price pointRight-hand only pocket clip
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