Comparison Console
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto vs Microtech Hawk Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto 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$500Most expensive
US$429.95Cheapest
Weight
142.03 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
141 g (4.97 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel
14-4CrMo Stainless Steel
Handle material
Titanium Grade 5 with carbon fiber scale
6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed blade, glass blasted handle titanium, carbon fiber weave visible
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock with steel insert
Plunge lock
Opening method
Dual thumb lugs for easy one-handed opening
Push button automatic
Clip type
Blasted titanium pocket clip, tip-up
Removable pocket clip for tip down or Molle sheath carry
Use case profile
Best for
Professional users (military, instructors, security guards)Premium EDC enthusiastsCollectors and connoisseurs of instrumental aesthetics
Everyday carryTactical useCollector's piece
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional build quality and materialsExcellent blade steel with high hardnessSolid and reliable frame lockComfortable carry weight and balancePrecise engineering and fit
Exceptional cutting capability and controlDistinctive hawkbill blade designPrecision automatic opening actionDurable anodized aluminum handle with good gripCollector's appeal with serial numbering
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle may feel uncomfortable to some users initially
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