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Chris Reeve Knives Mnandi (Thru-Hole) vs Microtech Mini UDT
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Mnandi (Thru-Hole) stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Mnandi (Thru-Hole) stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Mnandi (Thru-Hole) stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Mnandi (Thru-Hole) stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 13% 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$500Most expensive
US$325Cheapest
Weight
42.5 g (1.50 oz)Heaviest
31 g (1.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Overall length
161 mm (6.34 in)Longest
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
83 mm (3.27 in)
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut or CPM S45VN
440C
Handle material
Titanium frame with stabilized wood inlay (Macassar Ebony, Bog Oak, Box Elder, etc.)
Aluminum with rubber inserts
Finish
Bead blasted titanium frame; ultra-fine glass blasting and satin-polished finishes; hand-polished wood inlays
Bead Blast or Stonewash depending on variant
Lock type
Frame lock
Automatic
Opening method
Thru-hole nail nick
Side-opening push button
Clip type
Right-hand, tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCollectorsEDCLightweight carryBeautiful and durable blade
Everyday CarryTactical
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to concealDurable blade with excellent edge retentionExceptional craftsmanshipBeautiful wood inlays
High quality manufacturing and materialsCompact size for everyday carryEffective automatic opening mechanism
Common complaints
Unknown
Vintage versions may show slight wearSomewhat limited blade length for heavy-duty tasks
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