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Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) vs Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini
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 63% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% 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 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Inyoni (2022) stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Alpha Mini stands out as the longest option for overall 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$275Cheapest
US$462Most expensive
Weight
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
181.4 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.9 mm (3.78 in)Longest
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Shortest
Overall length
202.11 mm (7.96 in)Shortest
207.5 mm (8.17 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.99 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
M390 (may vary)
Handle material
Canvas Micarta
Carbon Fiber, Black G10 (varies by model)
Finish
Stonewash
Black DLC, Stonewashed (varies by model)
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
Tactical useSurvivalEveryday carryUtility 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
Excellent fit and finishVery well balanced and ergonomicHigh quality materials and constructionComes with a quality Kydex sheath with belt clip
Common complaints
Not suitable for heavy-duty big game skinning due to thinner blade profile
Variation in blade steel reportedFinger grooves may be sharp initially but soften with use
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