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Benchmade Narrows vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$580Most expensive
US$425Cheapest
Weight
68.32 g (2.41 oz)Lightest
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.7 mm (8.02 in)Longest
167 mm (6.57 in)Shortest
Closed length
116.3 mm (4.58 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.03 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
3.25 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Super Premium Stainless Steel (58-61HRC)
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
6Al-4V Titanium
Titanium
Finish
Satin blade finish
Stonewash blade finish, glass blasted titanium handle
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Mini Deep Carry, Tip-up
Offset titanium pocket clip mounted at the butt end
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight usePocket carry
Everyday CarryTactical Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and slim titanium handleStrong and sharp M390 steel bladeReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Premium blade steel CPM MagnaCutRobust and smooth frame lock with ceramic ball interfaceHigh-quality titanium handle with glass blasted finishErgonomic design and precise manufacturingMade in the USA
Common complaints
Factory edge quality criticized as coarsePivot action can feel rough initiallyHigher price point considered premium
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