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Chris Reeve Knives Mnandi (Thru-Hole) vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Mnandi (Thru-Hole) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Mnandi (Thru-Hole) stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Mnandi (Thru-Hole) stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Mnandi (Thru-Hole) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Mnandi (Thru-Hole) stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Mnandi (Thru-Hole) stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 10% 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$500Cheapest
US$575Most expensive
Weight
42.5 g (1.50 oz)Lightest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
75.95 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
161 mm (6.34 in)Shortest
177.29 mm (6.98 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
101.09 mm (3.98 in)
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut or CPM S45VN
MagnaCut
Handle material
Titanium frame with stabilized wood inlay (Macassar Ebony, Bog Oak, Box Elder, etc.)
Titanium with Box Elder inlay or anodized titanium with unique Morning Sun graphic and citrine inlay
Finish
Bead blasted titanium frame; ultra-fine glass blasting and satin-polished finishes; hand-polished wood inlays
Brushed satin finish on blade, satin-finished flats on handle (Morning Sun edition)
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thru-hole nail nick
Gold anodized titanium thumb lug for one-handed opening
Clip type
Right-hand, tip-up pocket clip
Right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCollectorsEDCLightweight carryBeautiful and durable blade
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy outdoor use beyond everyday tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to concealDurable blade with excellent edge retentionExceptional craftsmanshipBeautiful wood inlays
Excellent build qualitySmooth opening with ceramic ball interfaceLightweight yet sturdy titanium handleHeirloom quality craftsmanship
Common complaints
Unknown
High price pointRight hand only clip
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