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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 vs Microtech Hera S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$575Most expensive
US$454.74Cheapest
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
89.03 g (3.14 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.95 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
Overall length
177.29 mm (6.98 in)Shortest
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Longest
Closed length
101.09 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
Premium Steel
Handle material
Box Elder
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Unknown
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame Lock
Out The Front
Opening method
Titanium thumb stud
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Right hand only, tip up
Extra-wide pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral daily tasksOpening packagesFood preparation
Everyday CarryTactical
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Premium materials and craftsmanshipLightweight and precise toolReliable frame lock with bank-vault lock-upSmooth opening with titanium thumb studHigh-quality finish and heirloom quality
Sleek carry and dependable performanceSmooth and consistent dual-action OTF mechanismDurable yet lightweight aluminum handleExcellent control and slicing efficiency with single-edge drop point bladeUnique clip design with ceramic glider ball allows smooth pocket slide
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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