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Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point vs Microtech Scarab II S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% 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 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$554Cheapest
Weight
142.1 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
167.7 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
246.4 mm (9.70 in)Longest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
4.22 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
M390MK
Handle material
Titanium with black micarta inlay
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
Framelock with ceramic ball interface
Out The Front
Opening method
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Double Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Tip up pocket clip
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHeavy useCollecting
Tactical useMilitaryLaw enforcementGovernment operativesEveryday carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Robust buildSmooth operationSecure frame lockErgonomic handle designVersatile blade shape
Smooth and easy opening and closingHigh reliability with new OTF drive systemSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance from M390MK steelErgonomic handle with grip insertsDurability under rigorous use
Common complaints
None clearly supported in sources
Unknown
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