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Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the lightest option for weight. Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$450Cheapest
US$575Most expensive
Weight
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Heaviest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Longest
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.6 mm (4.63 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.84 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
ATS-34 (original Small Original Sebenza) / CPM MagnaCut (Sebenza 31) / CPM S30V (Sebenza 21 original) / CPM S35VN (Sebenza 21 mid-2011 onward)
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Titanium (anodized blue titanium thumb stud and back spacer on original; titanium frame)
Finish
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Satin finish on ATS-34 blade (original); stonewashed finish on S30V; glass blasted titanium (Sebenza 31)
Lock type
Slide lock
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral Lock)
Opening method
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Thumb stud (single or dual)
Clip type
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Titanium pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
EDCPrecision everyday workHeirloom quality folding knife
Not best for
Wet environments due to slightly slippery handle
Heavy tactical useRapid deployment flicking
Common praise
Fast and smooth blade deploymentExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight yet durable constructionComfortable and ergonomic handle designDurable black DLC blade finishReliable locking mechanism
Exceptional build qualitySmooth deployment and lockupHeirloom quality and collectabilityExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistance with premium steels
Common complaints
Handle can be slippery when wet
Deployment is slower and deliberate, not suited for flickingBlue anodizing on thumb stud wears off with useHandle finish shows scratches over time
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