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Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) vs Cold Steel Trail Master
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Trail Master stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Trail Master stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 630% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Trail Master stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 152% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Trail Master stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 84% 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$275Cheapest
US$307.99Most expensive
Weight
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
496.25 g (17.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.9 mm (3.78 in)Shortest
241.3 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Overall length
202.11 mm (7.96 in)Shortest
372.65 mm (14.67 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
7.94 mm (0.31 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
VG-1 San Mai III
Handle material
Canvas Micarta
Kray-Ex
Finish
Stonewash
Satin
Lock type
Unknown
Unknown
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
Bowie style fixed blade knife usersBushcraftHuntingOutdoor use
Not best for
Thick-bladed big game processingHeavy-duty tasks requiring thick blades
Folding knife enthusiastsAutomatic knife category
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
High quality VG-1 San Mai III blade steelRobust and comfortable Kray-Ex handleWell balanced and substantial weight
Common complaints
Not suitable for heavy-duty big game skinning due to thinner blade profile
Currently out of stock according to sourcesPrice is relatively high
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