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Chris Reeve Knives 28 Year Special Edition Mark IV vs WE Knife Arrakis
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Arrakis stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives 28 Year Special Edition Mark IV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives 28 Year Special Edition Mark IV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Arrakis stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Arrakis stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% 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 26% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Arrakis stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Arrakis stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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 4% 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$650Cheapest
US$1100Most expensive
Weight
133.21 g (4.70 oz)Heaviest
106 g (3.74 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.69 mm (3.61 in)Longest
88.2 mm (3.47 in)Shortest
Overall length
213.36 mm (8.40 in)Longest
202.9 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.67 mm (4.79 in)Longest
114.7 mm (4.52 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
Damasteel (Fafnir)
Handle material
Titanium with Box Elder Inlay
6AL4V Titanium with Timascus inlay
Finish
Glass Blasted Titanium with Stonewashed Blade
Unknown
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Unknown
Flipper
Clip type
Right hand, tip-up
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingCollector's item
Everyday carry (EDC)CollectorsUsers seeking integral titanium frame knifeFans of Elijah Isham designs
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent build qualitySmooth and reliable lockupErgonomic handleBeautiful inlay and finish
Impressive engineering and craftsmanshipSmooth ceramic ball bearing pivotUnique integral titanium handle designHigh quality Damasteel bladeAttractive flame titanium and carbon fiber inlays
Common complaints
Unknown
Price is high compared to typical EDC knivesLarge size may not suit all users
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