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Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Tanto vs Cold Steel American Lawman
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 314% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$650Most expensive
US$156.99Cheapest
Weight
133.21 g (4.70 oz)Heaviest
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.6 mm (3.61 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
213.36 mm (8.40 in)Longest
206.4 mm (8.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.57 mm (4.79 in)Longest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Titanium, Wood
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash
Black DLC coating
Lock type
Reeve Integral Lock (frame lock) with Ceramic Ball Interface
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Offset titanium pocket clip
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Precision cutting tasksUsers valuing premium materials and craftsmanship
Everyday carry (EDC)Law enforcement useTactical tasksOutdoor tasks
Not best for
Heavy chopping or batoning tasksUsers seeking assisted opening or automatic knives
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent fit and finish with tight tolerancesDurable and reliable frame lock mechanismSmooth, precise opening actionHigh quality CPM MagnaCut blade steel with good edge retentionErgonomic titanium handle with attractive wood inlays
Smooth action and solid lockupExceptional edge retention and toughnessAmbidextrous design and reliable locking mechanismDurable and lightweight G-10 handleGood value for price
Common complaints
Higher price point compared to many foldersLimited cutting edge shape options for specific tasksSome users may find the tanto blade less versatile than drop point
Lock bar pressure can be stiffNo traditional detent to fully secure closed bladeOdd pocket clip design requiring swapping for left-hand carryMinor fit and finish issues
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