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Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 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 31 Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight. Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 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 31 Drop Point 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 Sebenza 31 Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC 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$450Most expensive
US$425Cheapest
Weight
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
76.17 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Longest
177.29 mm (6.98 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.6 mm (4.63 in)Longest
101.09 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.84 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.04 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Titanium 6Al4V
Finish
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Stonewash (one variant), Polished (one variant)
Lock type
Slide lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Titanium Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesFunctional and aesthetic use
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
High-quality materials and craftsmanshipLightweight yet durableSmooth action and reliable frame lockPremium blade steel offering good edge retentionErgonomically designed handle with titanium scalesMultiple finish options and inlays
Common complaints
Handle can be slippery when wet
High price point
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