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Chris Reeve Knives Impinda vs Microtech Makora Hellhound
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora Hellhound stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora Hellhound 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$500Most expensive
US$450Cheapest
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
84 mm (3.31 in)Longest
Overall length
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
214.6 mm (8.45 in)Longest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
130.175 mm (5.13 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN
Premium steel (specific type not clearly supported)
Handle material
6Al4V titanium
Aircraft aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), sandblasted or glass blasted (handle)
Varies: including DLC, stonewashed, bronze, black coatings, and nickel boron internals for smooth operation
Lock type
Slip joint
Unknown
Opening method
Two-handed, nail nick
OTF (Out The Front) automatic
Clip type
Full titanium pocket clip, tip-up, right side
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorsGentleman's use
Everyday carryHigh performance useReliable and smooth operationTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality craftsmanshipSmooth deploymentPositive blade engagementDurable titanium handleExcellent edge retention for day-to-day use
Exceptional smooth automatic actionReliable and high performanceExcellent grip and build qualityMultiple finish options including DLC and stonewashed
Common complaints
Two-handed opening onlyLack of half stop on back springHeavy opening and closing tension
Higher price point compared to some alternatives
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