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Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 21 Tanto vs Microtech Hera II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 21 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hera II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hera II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 21 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% 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.
Microtech Hera II 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II 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$550Most expensive
US$537Cheapest
Weight
133 g (4.69 oz)Lightest
140 g (4.94 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
240 mm (9.45 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
3.35 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Titanium with Natural Micarta Inlay
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
Frame Lock
Thumb Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual action OTF (out-the-front)
Clip type
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
6AL4V titanium pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
EDCField workUsers with large handsUsers wearing gloves
Everyday carryCollectorsTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Smooth dual-action deploymentHigh quality Bohler M390MK steelDurable anodized aluminum handleVersatile and ergonomic design
Common complaints
Not the fastest to deployPremium price point
High price point
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