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Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto vs Microtech Scarab II Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Inkosi Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III 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$500Cheapest
US$547Most expensive
Weight
142.03 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
246 mm (9.69 in)Longest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Titanium Grade 5 with carbon fiber scale
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed blade, glass blasted handle titanium, carbon fiber weave visible
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Lock type
Frame lock with steel insert
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Opening method
Dual thumb lugs for easy one-handed opening
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Blasted titanium pocket clip, tip-up
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Use case profile
Best for
Professional users (military, instructors, security guards)Premium EDC enthusiastsCollectors and connoisseurs of instrumental aesthetics
Tactical useEveryday carryMilitary and law enforcement
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Exceptional build quality and materialsExcellent blade steel with high hardnessSolid and reliable frame lockComfortable carry weight and balancePrecise engineering and fit
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelSmooth and reliable dual-action OTF mechanismDurable and lightweight aluminum handleStonewash and Cerakote finishes for durability and aestheticsWell suited for tactical, utility, and collecting purposes
Common complaints
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