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Chris Reeve Knives 28 Year Special Edition Mark IV vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives 28 Year Special Edition Mark IV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives 28 Year Special Edition Mark IV stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives 28 Year Special Edition Mark IV stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives 28 Year Special Edition Mark IV stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% 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.
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$650Most expensive
US$425Cheapest
Weight
133.21 g (4.70 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.69 mm (3.61 in)Longest
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
Overall length
213.36 mm (8.40 in)Longest
167 mm (6.57 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.67 mm (4.79 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.25 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S45VN stainless steel
Handle material
Titanium with Box Elder Inlay
Titanium with Micarta inlay (varies by version)
Finish
Glass Blasted Titanium with Stonewashed Blade
Stonewash or sandblasted titanium handle finish
Lock type
Frame Lock
Integral frame lock with ceramic ball interface
Opening method
Unknown
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Clip type
Right hand, tip-up
Tip-up pocket clip, mounted at handle end (right or left carry varies)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingCollector's item
Everyday carryUrban and office usePrecision cutting tasksSlice-focused use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent build qualitySmooth and reliable lockupErgonomic handleBeautiful inlay and finish
Exceptional build qualitySmooth and refined actionExcellent edge retentionComfortable and positive gripSleek and practical design
Common complaints
Unknown
Higher price pointLimited availability
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