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Benchmade Seven Ten vs Chris Reeve Knives Large 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 Large Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$650Most expensive
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
133.21 g (4.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
91.6 mm (3.61 in)Shortest
Overall length
228 mm (8.98 in)Longest
213.36 mm (8.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
121.57 mm (4.79 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM MagnaCut or Fafnir-pattern Damascus
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Anodized aluminum or Titanium
Titanium, Wood
Finish
Matte/FDE PVD
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Reeve Integral Lock (frame lock) with Ceramic Ball Interface
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Offset titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (everyday carry)Camping
Everyday carry (EDC)Precision cutting tasksUsers valuing premium materials and craftsmanship
Not best for
Office EnvironmentsPrecision Whittling/WoodworkingDemanding Prying Tasks
Heavy chopping or batoning tasksUsers seeking assisted opening or automatic knives
Common praise
High-quality blade steels with strong edge retentionRobust and refined axis lock mechanismPremium anodized aluminum handle for good grip and durabilityGood size and weight for EDC use
Excellent fit and finish with tight tolerancesDurable and reliable frame lock mechanismSmooth, precise opening actionHigh quality CPM MagnaCut blade steel with good edge retentionErgonomic titanium handle with attractive wood inlays
Common complaints
Price is on the high sideLimited edition models can be very expensive
Higher price point compared to many foldersLimited cutting edge shape options for specific tasksSome users may find the tanto blade less versatile than drop point
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