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Benchmade Mini Infidel vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Macassar Ebony Drop Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Macassar Ebony Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Macassar Ebony Drop Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Macassar Ebony Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Macassar Ebony Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Macassar Ebony Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel 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$525Cheapest
US$575Most expensive
Weight
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Longest
76.17 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
177.29 mm (6.98 in)Shortest
Closed length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
101.09 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.04 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Aluminum
6Al4V Titanium with Macassar Ebony inlays
Finish
Black matte/Anodized
Matte or Polished Titanium handle finish with Macassar Ebony inlays
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Reeve Integral Lock (Frame-lock)
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
One-handed opening with thumb lug
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
Everyday carryGeneral useOutdoor activities
Not best for
Beginners unfamiliar with OTF knivesUsers needing very large blade length
Unknown
Common praise
Ergonomic and comfortable handleSecure locking mechanismReliable double-action deployment and retractionLong lasting sharp blade edge retention
Exceptional build qualitySmooth operationDurable and sharp bladeComfortable ergonomic handle with elegant wood inlayReliable frame-lock mechanism
Common complaints
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers
Limited availabilityHigher price compared to average folding knives
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