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Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 vs Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon T/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 13% 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$550Most expensive
US$511Cheapest
Weight
133.22 g (4.70 oz)Lightest
140.43 g (4.95 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.7 mm (3.61 in)Shortest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
Overall length
213.36 mm (8.40 in)Shortest
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Closed length
121.7 mm (4.79 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
M390MK
Handle material
6AL4V Titanium
Aluminum
Finish
Glass Blasted Titanium handle, Stonewashed blade
Black (varies, includes stonewash)
Lock type
Reeve Integral Lock (Framelock) with Ceramic Ball Interface
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Double-action OTF
Clip type
Right hand only, tip up pocket clip
Reversible titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility tasksPrecision cutting
Law enforcementUnited States Armed ForcesFirst Responder Service PersonnelEveryday carryClose quarter combatHard use situations
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth actionBank vault lock-upHigh build qualityDurable titanium handlePrecision fit and finish
Reliable deployment with dual fuel drivetrain systemExcellent grip with jimping and groovesHigh edge retention and corrosion resistanceReversible titanium pocket clip for secure carry
Common complaints
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