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Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Box Elder Burl Drop Point vs Microtech HALO IV

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Microtech HALO IV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Box Elder Burl Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Box Elder Burl Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Microtech HALO IV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Microtech HALO IV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Box Elder Burl Drop Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Box Elder Burl Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Microtech HALO IV stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Box Elder Burl Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Microtech HALO IV stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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.

Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Box Elder Burl Drop Point — Blade length: 91.69 mm (3.61 in)Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Box Elder Burl Drop Point — Overall length: 213.36 mm (8.40 in)Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Box Elder Burl Drop Point — Closed length: 121.67 mm (4.79 in)Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Box Elder Burl Drop Point — Blade thickness: 3.07 mm (0.12 in)Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Box Elder Burl Drop Point — Weight: 133 g (4.69 oz)Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Box Elder Burl Drop Point — Retail price: US$689Microtech HALO IV — Blade length: 98 mm (3.86 in)Microtech HALO IV — Overall length: 235 mm (9.25 in)Microtech HALO IV — Closed length: 137 mm (5.39 in)Microtech HALO IV — Blade thickness: 3 mm (0.12 in)Microtech HALO IV — Weight: 116.3 g (4.10 oz)Microtech HALO IV — Retail price: US$709Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$689Cheapest
US$709Most expensive
Weight
133 g (4.69 oz)Heaviest
116.3 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.69 mm (3.61 in)Shortest
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
Overall length
213.36 mm (8.40 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
121.67 mm (4.79 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
6AL4V Titanium with Box Elder Burl Wood Inlay
Hardcoat anodized aluminum alloy
Finish
Stonewash blade, glass-blasted titanium handle
Stonewashed or apocalyptic DLC depending on variant
Lock type
Reeve Integral Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface
Button lock (single-action)
Opening method
Unknown
Single-action out-the-front automatic
Clip type
Offset Titanium Pocket Clip, Tip-Up Carry
Tip-down titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryPrecision cutting tasksCollectors and enthusiasts
EDCCollector-grade usagePrecision cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional build qualityPrecision manufacturing and tight tolerancesSmooth action and reliable ceramic ball lockUnique Box Elder Burl handle inlaysLifetime warranty from the manufacturer
Fast and reliable single-action deploymentHigh-quality blade steel with excellent edge retentionRobust Marfione Select craftsmanshipLightweight and ergonomic handleIntegrated see-through spine for blade lock confirmation
Common complaints
Unknown
Manual blade retraction requires two handsHigher price point reflecting premium nature

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