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Chris Reeve Knives Large Original Sebenza 31 vs WE Knife Magnetron
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. WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Original Sebenza 31 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% 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.
WE Knife Magnetron 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Original Sebenza 31 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$430Cheapest
Weight
136.08 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
144.4 g (5.09 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.6 mm (3.61 in)Shortest
95.5 mm (3.76 in)Longest
Overall length
213.36 mm (8.40 in)Shortest
218.8 mm (8.61 in)Longest
Closed length
121.67 mm (4.79 in)Shortest
123.3 mm (4.85 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM 20CV
Handle material
6AL4V Titanium
6AL4V Titanium with Copper Foil Carbon Fiber Inlay
Finish
Sandblasted, Stonewashed blade
Black Stonewashed Bevels, Black Brushed Flats
Lock type
Reeve Integral Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface
Frame Lock
Opening method
Manual opening producing a click
Flipper
Clip type
Off-set Clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision cutting tasksCollectors and enthusiasts
Everyday Carry (EDC)
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
High-quality materials and constructionSmooth flipper openingDurable CPM 20CV blade steelAttractive and functional handle design
Common complaints
Relatively high price pointNot suited for heavy chopping tasksSome prefer smaller size for pocket carry
Relatively high priceWeight slightly on the heavier side for some users
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