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Chris Reeve Knives Impinda vs Microtech Vector Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$489.95Cheapest
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
181 mm (7.13 in)
181 mm (7.13 in)
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.66 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
6Al4V titanium
Anodized Aluminum with Kraton or rubber grip inserts
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), sandblasted or glass blasted (handle)
Satin or Black finish
Lock type
Slip joint
Plunge lock
Opening method
Two-handed, nail nick
Push button automatic
Clip type
Full titanium pocket clip, tip-up, right side
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorsGentleman's use
TacticalEDCCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality craftsmanshipSmooth deploymentPositive blade engagementDurable titanium handleExcellent edge retention for day-to-day use
Fast and strong automatic openingHigh-quality CNC manufacturingGood ergonomics and gripCollectible vintage design
Common complaints
Two-handed opening onlyLack of half stop on back springHeavy opening and closing tension
Discontinued and harder to findPrice varies and can be high
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