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Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Drop Point vs Microtech Scarab II S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% 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 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 Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% 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 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
140.5 g (4.96 oz)Lightest
167.7 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.44 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
Overall length
213.36 mm (8.40 in)Shortest
246.4 mm (9.70 in)Longest
Closed length
121.92 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.556 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
4.22 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
M390MK
Handle material
6Al4V Titanium with Micarta inlays
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
Frame lock with ceramic ball interface
Out The Front
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Double Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Removable tip-up pocket clip
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingCollectors and heavy users
Tactical useMilitaryLaw enforcementGovernment operativesEveryday carry
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Smooth lockup with ceramic ball interfaceErgonomic titanium handle with micarta inlaysHigh hardness and excellent edge retention of CPM MagnaCut bladeVersatile 3.6 inch drop point bladeAmbidextrous thumb studs for easy one-handed opening
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
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