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Chris Reeve Knives Impinda vs Microtech Hera S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E 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 6% 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$500Most expensive
US$454.74Cheapest
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
89.03 g (3.14 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Longest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN
Premium Steel
Handle material
6Al4V titanium
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), sandblasted or glass blasted (handle)
Stonewash
Lock type
Slip joint
Out The Front
Opening method
Two-handed, nail nick
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Full titanium pocket clip, tip-up, right side
Extra-wide pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorsGentleman's use
Everyday CarryTactical
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
High quality craftsmanshipSmooth deploymentPositive blade engagementDurable titanium handleExcellent edge retention for day-to-day use
Sleek carry and dependable performanceSmooth and consistent dual-action OTF mechanismDurable yet lightweight aluminum handleExcellent control and slicing efficiency with single-edge drop point bladeUnique clip design with ceramic glider ball allows smooth pocket slide
Common complaints
Two-handed opening onlyLack of half stop on back springHeavy opening and closing tension
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