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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 vs Spyderco Paysan
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% 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$675Cheapest
US$920Most expensive
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.95 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
177.29 mm (6.98 in)Shortest
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
Closed length
101.09 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S90V
Handle material
Titanium with Bog Oak Inlay
Titanium
Finish
Polished Titanium (one listing) / Glass Blasted (another listing)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Right-handed thumb stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Tip-up, right side
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGeneral daily tasksOpening packagesFood preparation
Everyday carryGentleman's knife
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Precision-madePremium materialsSmooth openingReliable lockupGood balance of size and weight
Smooth opening action with ball bearing washersPremium CPM S90V blade steelDurable titanium handle with Reeve Integral LockCompact and ergonomic designHigh-quality construction and finish
Common complaints
Unknown
Right-hand only pocket clip orientation
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