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Chris Reeve Knives 28 Year Special Edition Mark IV vs Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% 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 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I 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 Tanto I stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% 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 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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 21% 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$650Most expensive
US$575Cheapest
Weight
133.21 g (4.70 oz)Heaviest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.69 mm (3.61 in)Longest
75.95 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
213.36 mm (8.40 in)Longest
177.29 mm (6.98 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.67 mm (4.79 in)Longest
101.09 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
MagnaCut
Handle material
Titanium with Box Elder Inlay
Titanium with Box Elder Inlay
Finish
Glass Blasted Titanium with Stonewashed Blade
Unknown
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Titanium thumb stud
Clip type
Right hand, tip-up
Right hand tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingCollector's item
Everyday carry (EDC)Precision cuttingDurable pocket knife
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping tasksOutdoor fixed blade applications
Common praise
Excellent build qualitySmooth and reliable lockupErgonomic handleBeautiful inlay and finish
High quality craftsmanship and materialsVery smooth action and reliable frame lockStrong and durable tanto bladeComfortable titanium handle with decorative inlay
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively high price pointClip limited to right hand tip up carry
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