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Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) vs Cold Steel Counter TAC I
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 48% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 473% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 19% 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$275Most expensive
US$47.99Cheapest
Weight
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
130 g (4.59 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.9 mm (3.78 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Overall length
202.11 mm (7.96 in)Shortest
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
AUS-8 stainless steel
Handle material
Canvas Micarta
Kray-Ex polymer
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewash
Lock type
Unknown
Fixed
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
Clip type
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Bird and fish processingDelicate work on fowl and fishField knife usageOutdoor usesBird and fish processing
Self defenseBoot knife useClose quarters utilityGeneral duty 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
Very sharp bladeComfortable and grippy handleDurable full tang constructionSecure sheath with good retention
Common complaints
Not suitable for heavy-duty big game skinning due to thinner blade profile
Sheath clip may separate from sheath under heavy useNot ideal for defensive parrying and deflecting maneuvers
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