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Chris Reeve Knives Impinda vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto 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 5% 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto 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 Sebenza 31 Tanto 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 Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$525Most expensive
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 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
CPM MagnaCut Stainless Steel
Handle material
6Al4V titanium
Titanium 6Al4V
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), sandblasted or glass blasted (handle)
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted or glass-blasted titanium handle
Lock type
Slip joint
Frame Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface
Opening method
Two-handed, nail nick
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Full titanium pocket clip, tip-up, right side
Right hand only, tip up titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorsGentleman's use
Everyday Carry (EDC)Heavy-duty tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality craftsmanshipSmooth deploymentPositive blade engagementDurable titanium handleExcellent edge retention for day-to-day use
Exceptional build quality and fit & finishStrong and reliable frame lock with ceramic ball interfaceExcellent edge retention from CPM MagnaCut steelLightweight yet robust for daily carrySmooth one-handed opening and closing
Common complaints
Two-handed opening onlyLack of half stop on back springHeavy opening and closing tension
Premium price pointRight-hand only pocket clip
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