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Chris Reeve Knives Large Regular Sebenza vs Microtech Cypher T/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Cypher T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Cypher T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Cypher T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Regular Sebenza stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Regular Sebenza stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Regular Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher T/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher T/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Regular Sebenza stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$477Cheapest
Weight
133.2 g (4.70 oz)Heaviest
110.5 g (3.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.7 mm (3.61 in)Longest
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
Overall length
213.36 mm (8.40 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
121.57 mm (4.79 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
6AL4V titanium
Black Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed, sandblasted titanium handle
Black
Lock type
Reeve Integral Lock (frame-lock) with ceramic ball interface
Slide lock
Opening method
Unknown
Double action out-the-front (D/A OTF) automatic
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic detent
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision cutting tasksUsers who desire durable premium folding knives
Everyday carryTactical useProfessional useCollectors
Not best for
Fixed blade knife usersThose needing extremely lightweight minimal knives
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth, strong lockup with ceramic ball interfaceExcellent craftsmanship and attention to detailSolid 'bank vault' feel and durabilityEasily maintainable with included tools
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance due to premium Bohler M390MK steelUltra-smooth blade deployment and retraction with dual-spring drivetrainSecure grip enhanced by handle jimping and ergonomic designCompact and lightweight for easy everyday carryHigh-quality craftsmanship and reliability
Common complaints
High price pointLong wait times for some variants
Unknown
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