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Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 21 Insingo vs Microtech Hawk Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto 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$450Most expensive
US$429.95Cheapest
Weight
133 g (4.69 oz)Lightest
141 g (4.97 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
92 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN
14-4CrMo Stainless Steel
Handle material
Titanium
6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewashed
Lock type
Framelock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Push button automatic
Clip type
Tip-up titanium pocket clip
Removable pocket clip for tip down or Molle sheath carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCollectionKnife enthusiasts
Everyday carryTactical useCollector's piece
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Rock solid lockup with smooth actionHigh-quality materials and craftsmanshipElegant and comfortable to useExtensively fitted and honed to sharp edgeMade in the USA
Exceptional cutting capability and controlDistinctive hawkbill blade designPrecision automatic opening actionDurable anodized aluminum handle with good gripCollector's appeal with serial numbering
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle may feel uncomfortable to some users initially
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