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Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point vs Microtech Hera II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hera II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hera II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$600Most expensive
US$537Cheapest
Weight
142.1 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
140 g (4.94 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
240 mm (9.45 in)Longest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3.35 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Titanium with black micarta inlay
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
Framelock with ceramic ball interface
Thumb Lock
Opening method
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Dual action OTF (out-the-front)
Clip type
Tip up pocket clip
6AL4V titanium pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHeavy useCollecting
Everyday carryCollectorsTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Robust buildSmooth operationSecure frame lockErgonomic handle designVersatile blade shape
Smooth dual-action deploymentHigh quality Bohler M390MK steelDurable anodized aluminum handleVersatile and ergonomic design
Common complaints
None clearly supported in sources
High price point
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