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Chris Reeve Knives Large Original Sebenza 31 vs Microtech Scarab II 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 19% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Large Original Sebenza 31 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 Original Sebenza 31 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 Original Sebenza 31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Original Sebenza 31 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% 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 Original Sebenza 31 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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
136.08 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.6 mm (3.61 in)Shortest
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
Overall length
213.36 mm (8.40 in)Shortest
246 mm (9.69 in)Longest
Closed length
121.67 mm (4.79 in)Shortest
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
6AL4V Titanium
Aluminum
Finish
Sandblasted, Stonewashed blade
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Lock type
Reeve Integral Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Opening method
Manual opening producing a click
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Off-set Clip
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision cutting tasksCollectors and enthusiasts
Tactical useEveryday carryMilitary and law enforcement
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
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
Relatively high price pointNot suited for heavy chopping tasksSome prefer smaller size for pocket carry
No specific common complaints found in source texts
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