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Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Tanto vs Microtech Iconic
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Iconic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Iconic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 29% 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$650
US$650
Weight
133.21 g (4.70 oz)Heaviest
119.07 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.6 mm (3.61 in)Longest
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
213.36 mm (8.40 in)Longest
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.57 mm (4.79 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
Premium Steel (usually M390)
Handle material
Titanium, Wood
Milled Black Titanium
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewash
Lock type
Reeve Integral Lock (frame lock) with Ceramic Ball Interface
Button lock w/ safety
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Side-opening automatic
Clip type
Offset titanium pocket clip
Tip up Right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Precision cutting tasksUsers valuing premium materials and craftsmanship
Everyday carryCollector's pieceTactical use
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
High quality buildStrong and fast automatic deploymentErgonomic and precise designCollector friendly aesthetic
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
High retail priceLimited availability
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