Comparison Console
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto 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. Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% 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 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 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 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$500Cheapest
US$537Most expensive
Weight
142.03 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
140 g (4.94 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
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 stainless steel
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Titanium Grade 5 with carbon fiber scale
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed blade, glass blasted handle titanium, carbon fiber weave visible
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
Frame lock with steel insert
Thumb Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb lugs for easy one-handed opening
Dual action OTF (out-the-front)
Clip type
Blasted titanium pocket clip, tip-up
6AL4V titanium pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
Professional users (military, instructors, security guards)Premium EDC enthusiastsCollectors and connoisseurs of instrumental aesthetics
Everyday carryCollectorsTactical use
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
Smooth dual-action deploymentHigh quality Bohler M390MK steelDurable anodized aluminum handleVersatile and ergonomic design
Common complaints
Unknown
High price point
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