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Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto
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 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight. Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% 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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto 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 Tanto 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 Tanto 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$450Cheapest
US$525Most expensive
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 mm (2.99 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
CPM MagnaCut Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Titanium 6Al4V
Finish
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted or glass-blasted titanium handle
Lock type
Slide lock
Frame Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface
Opening method
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Right hand only, tip up titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Everyday Carry (EDC)Heavy-duty 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
Exceptional build quality and fit & finishStrong and reliable frame lock with ceramic ball interfaceExcellent edge retention from CPM MagnaCut steelLightweight yet robust for daily carrySmooth one-handed opening and closing
Common complaints
Handle can be slippery when wet
Premium price pointRight-hand only pocket clip
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