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Chris Reeve Knives Impinda vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$500Cheapest
US$575Most expensive
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
181 mm (7.13 in)Longest
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN
ATS-34 (original Small Original Sebenza) / CPM MagnaCut (Sebenza 31) / CPM S30V (Sebenza 21 original) / CPM S35VN (Sebenza 21 mid-2011 onward)
Handle material
6Al4V titanium
Titanium (anodized blue titanium thumb stud and back spacer on original; titanium frame)
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), sandblasted or glass blasted (handle)
Satin finish on ATS-34 blade (original); stonewashed finish on S30V; glass blasted titanium (Sebenza 31)
Lock type
Slip joint
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral Lock)
Opening method
Two-handed, nail nick
Thumb stud (single or dual)
Clip type
Full titanium pocket clip, tip-up, right side
Titanium pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorsGentleman's use
EDCPrecision everyday workHeirloom quality folding knife
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy tactical useRapid deployment flicking
Common praise
High quality craftsmanshipSmooth deploymentPositive blade engagementDurable titanium handleExcellent edge retention for day-to-day use
Exceptional build qualitySmooth deployment and lockupHeirloom quality and collectabilityExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistance with premium steels
Common complaints
Two-handed opening onlyLack of half stop on back springHeavy opening and closing tension
Deployment is slower and deliberate, not suited for flickingBlue anodizing on thumb stud wears off with useHandle finish shows scratches over time
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