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Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 21 Tanto vs CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 21 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 21 Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 387% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 21 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 21 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 21 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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$550Most expensive
US$113Cheapest
Weight
133 g (4.69 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
92 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
257 mm (10.12 in)Longest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN
AUS-8
Handle material
Titanium with Natural Micarta Inlay
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed
Dark coating
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCField workUsers with large handsUsers wearing gloves
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Not best for
Unknown
Left-handed users (clip right hand only)
Common praise
High build qualitySmooth deployment with thumb stud and bronze washersStrong frame lockPremium CPM S35VN steelErgonomic design suitable for large hands and glove use
Solid lock-upWell ground bevelSlim profile for a large pocket knifeGood qualityPositive customer reviews and ratings
Common complaints
Not the fastest to deployPremium price point
Pocket clip right-hand only
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