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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for closed length. Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the longest option for closed length. Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the longest option for overall 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$575
US$575
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)
85.05 g (3.00 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
75.95 mm (2.99 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
177.29 mm (6.98 in)Longest
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
Closed length
101.09 mm (3.98 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
ATS-34 (original Small Original Sebenza) / CPM MagnaCut (Sebenza 31) / CPM S30V (Sebenza 21 original) / CPM S35VN (Sebenza 21 mid-2011 onward)
Handle material
Titanium
Titanium (anodized blue titanium thumb stud and back spacer on original; titanium frame)
Finish
Unknown
Satin finish on ATS-34 blade (original); stonewashed finish on S30V; glass blasted titanium (Sebenza 31)
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral Lock)
Opening method
Thumb lug
Thumb stud (single or dual)
Clip type
Right hand only, tip up
Titanium pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision cutting tasksCollectors
EDCPrecision everyday workHeirloom quality folding knife
Not best for
Heavy-duty choppingSurvival bushcraft
Heavy tactical useRapid deployment flicking
Common praise
High build quality with aerospace tolerancesReliable frame lock with ceramic ball interfaceLightweight due to titanium handleSmooth, precise opening and closing action
Exceptional build qualitySmooth deployment and lockupHeirloom quality and collectabilityExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistance with premium steels
Common complaints
Relatively high price pointRight hand only pocket clip orientationNot intended for heavy-duty outdoor use
Deployment is slower and deliberate, not suited for flickingBlue anodizing on thumb stud wears off with useHandle finish shows scratches over time
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