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Chris Reeve Knives Large Original Sebenza 31 vs Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Large Original Sebenza 31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Large Original Sebenza 31 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Large Original Sebenza 31 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Original Sebenza 31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Original Sebenza 31 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Original Sebenza 31 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Combat Troodon D/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$511Most expensive
Weight
136.08 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
144.9 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.6 mm (3.61 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
213.36 mm (8.40 in)Shortest
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
Closed length
121.67 mm (4.79 in)Shortest
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
M390MK
Handle material
6AL4V Titanium
Aluminum
Finish
Sandblasted, Stonewashed blade
Blackwash
Lock type
Reeve Integral Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface
OTF (out-the-front) slide lock
Opening method
Manual opening producing a click
Double-action automatic thumb slide
Clip type
Off-set Clip
Reversible or black tip-down with ceramic detent
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision cutting tasksCollectors and enthusiasts
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst responderEveryday carryClose quarter combat
Not best for
Heavy-duty choppingSurvival bushcraft that requires fixed blades
Unknown
Common praise
High build quality and precision engineeringOutstanding edge retention and blade steelSmooth and secure lock mechanismPremium materials and elegant design
Robust and heavy-duty design suitable for hard useExcellent blade deployment with Dual Fuel Drive systemHigh-quality M390MK steel with good edge retentionErgonomic handle with good grip and ambidextrous clipMade in the USA with lifetime warranty
Common complaints
Relatively high price pointNot suited for heavy chopping tasksSome prefer smaller size for pocket carry
Price is high compared to some competitorsClip tension can be too tight out of box requiring adjustment
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