Comparison Console
Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 21% 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.
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$275Cheapest
US$400Most expensive
Weight
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
88.5 g (3.12 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.9 mm (3.78 in)Longest
69.85 mm (2.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
202.11 mm (7.96 in)Longest
166.5 mm (6.56 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
98.4 mm (3.87 in)
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.25 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S45VN stainless steel or CPM MagnaCut (depending on variant)
Handle material
Canvas Micarta
Blasted titanium frame with black canvas micarta inlays
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewashed blade finish; blasted titanium handle finish
Lock type
Unknown
Frame lock with ceramic ball interface
Opening method
Unknown
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Clip type
Unknown
Blasted titanium pocket clip tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Bird and fish processingDelicate work on fowl and fishField knife usageOutdoor usesBird and fish processing
Everyday carry (EDC)Reliable and durable daily tasksPrecision cutting tasks
Not best for
Thick-bladed big game processingHeavy-duty tasks requiring thick blades
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight design at 2.4 ouncesFull tang construction providing durabilityExcellent for bird and fish processingMaterials and blade steel rated high (CPM MagnaCut 63-64 RC)Removable Canvas Micarta handles for cleaningSlim KYDEX sheath included
Exceptional build quality and fit and finishRobust frame lock with "bank vault" lockupComfortable and grippy black micarta handle inlaysSmooth opening action with dual thumb studsDurable blade with excellent edge retentionCompact size suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Not suitable for heavy-duty big game skinning due to thinner blade profile
May feel small or awkward initially in hand due to compact size
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