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Benchmade PSK vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Natural Micarta 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 Natural Micarta Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade PSK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade PSK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Natural Micarta Drop Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Natural Micarta Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Natural Micarta Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Natural Micarta Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$400Cheapest
US$575Most expensive
Weight
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
75.95 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
177.29 mm (6.98 in)Shortest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
101.09 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
Titanium 6Al4V with Natural Canvas Micarta Inlay
Finish
Cerakote coating
Stonewash or Polished (depending on variant)
Lock type
AXIS Assist
Frame Lock (Reeve Integral Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface)
Opening method
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Tip-Up, right hand only, offset titanium pocket clip mounted at butt end
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingReliable lock-upLong-term use
Not best for
Heavy chopping or log-splittingVery small-hand use
Unknown
Common praise
Strong, corrosion-resistant MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retentionRobust AXIS Assist locking mechanism with spring-assisted openingFull steel liners and G-10 or carbon fiber handle scales provide strength and gripIncludes ferro rod striking choil for fire startingLifetime warranty and LifeSharp maintenance service
High-quality blade steel (CPM MagnaCut)Precision craftsmanship and fitReliable Reeve Integral Lock mechanism with Ceramic Ball InterfaceDurable titanium handle with natural Micarta inlayLightweight and balanced for EDCSmooth thumb stud opening
Common complaints
Two-hand closure may be inconvenient for some usersBlade thickness and assisted mechanism may not excel in hard-use tasks like log-splittingSize and weight may be too large for small hands
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