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Benchmade Necron vs Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Drop Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Necron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Drop Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$550Most expensive
US$500Cheapest
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
141.75 g (5.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
93.35 mm (3.68 in)Shortest
Overall length
247 mm (9.72 in)Longest
214.63 mm (8.45 in)Shortest
Closed length
140.1 mm (5.52 in)Longest
121.16 mm (4.77 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Jade G-10
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewashed or Sandblasted Titanium
Lock type
Unknown
Frame lock (Reeve Integral Lock with ceramic ball interface)
Opening method
Balisong opening (butterfly knife)
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Unknown
Removable pocket clip mounted at the butt end
Use case profile
Best for
FlippingEDC enthusiastsPrecision cutting tasks
Everyday carryTacticalField useHeavy-duty folding knife tasks
Not best for
Latchless users that require latchHeavy cutting tasks
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and balanced designHigh-quality CPM S30V blade with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceDurable and grippy Jade G-10 handlesAdjustable tungsten weights for customized flippingInterchangeable backspacers and handle extensions for balance customizationStonewashed blade finish for durable and attractive wear resistance
Robust integral lock with ceramic ball interface for solid and consistent lock-upStrong, high-quality CPM MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retentionDurable 6AL4V titanium handle with sandblasted or stonewashed finish optionsSmooth, reliable opening with thumb stud and ambidextrous shock absorber o-ringWell-balanced and ergonomic design with pocket clip
Common complaints
Lack of latch may be unfavorable for some usersPrice is premium for a balisong knifeNo bushing pivots, uses washers instead, which some advanced users prefer against
Limited availability and high price pointNo direct fixed blade equivalent despite fixed blade strength claimSome users may prefer other blade styles or handle finishes
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