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Benchmade Narrows vs Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I
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 Tanto I stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% 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 Tanto I stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$575Cheapest
Weight
68.32 g (2.41 oz)Lightest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
75.95 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.7 mm (8.02 in)Longest
177.29 mm (6.98 in)Shortest
Closed length
116.3 mm (4.58 in)Longest
101.09 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.03 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Super Premium Stainless Steel (58-61HRC)
MagnaCut
Handle material
6Al-4V Titanium
Titanium with Box Elder Inlay
Finish
Satin blade finish
Unknown
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Titanium thumb stud
Clip type
Mini Deep Carry, Tip-up
Right hand tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight usePocket carry
Everyday carry (EDC)Precision cuttingDurable pocket knife
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping tasksOutdoor fixed blade applications
Common praise
Lightweight and slim titanium handleStrong and sharp M390 steel bladeReliable AXIS lock mechanism
High quality craftsmanship and materialsVery smooth action and reliable frame lockStrong and durable tanto bladeComfortable titanium handle with decorative inlay
Common complaints
Factory edge quality criticized as coarsePivot action can feel rough initiallyHigher price point considered premium
Relatively high price pointClip limited to right hand tip up carry
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