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Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 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 21 Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight. Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for overall 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$450Most expensive
US$350Cheapest
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
74.676 mm (2.94 in)Shortest
Overall length
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Longest
175.26 mm (6.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.6 mm (4.63 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.84 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
S30V (2009 model), later S35VN (from mid-2011)
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
6Al4V titanium
Finish
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted titanium handle slabs
Lock type
Slide lock
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral lock)
Opening method
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Single or dual thumb stud
Clip type
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Titanium double retention pocket clip secured with single bolt
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Everyday carryHigh-end EDC tasks
Not best for
Wet environments due to slightly slippery handle
Unknown
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
Smooth and purposeful deploymentSecure and functional pocket clipHigh-quality materials and constructionElegant design and ergonomics
Common complaints
Handle can be slippery when wet
Deployment is slow, not suitable for flick deploymentBlade steel changed from S30V to S35VN after 2011Anodizing on thumb stud wears off with use
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