Comparison Console
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Regular Sebenza 31
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Small Regular Sebenza 31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Regular Sebenza 31 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Regular Sebenza 31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Regular Sebenza 31 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Regular Sebenza 31 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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.
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$400Cheapest
US$425Most expensive
Weight
88.5 g (3.12 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
69.85 mm (2.75 in)Shortest
74.68 mm (2.94 in)Longest
Overall length
166.5 mm (6.56 in)Shortest
177.29 mm (6.98 in)Longest
Closed length
98.4 mm (3.87 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.25 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S45VN stainless steel or CPM MagnaCut (depending on variant)
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel
Handle material
Blasted titanium frame with black canvas micarta inlays
6AL4V titanium
Finish
Stonewashed blade finish; blasted titanium handle finish
Stonewashed; sandblasted or glass blasted handle finish
Lock type
Frame lock with ceramic ball interface
Reeve Integral Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface (framelock)
Opening method
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Unknown
Clip type
Blasted titanium pocket clip tip-up carry
Offset pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Reliable and durable daily tasksPrecision cutting tasks
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingEDC utility
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional build quality and fit and finishRobust frame lock with "bank vault" lockupComfortable and grippy black micarta handle inlaysSmooth opening action with dual thumb studsDurable blade with excellent edge retentionCompact size suitable for everyday carry
Lightweight and pocket-friendlySolid lockupExcellent steel performanceHigh machining and finishing quality
Common complaints
May feel small or awkward initially in hand due to compact size
High priceLimited blade shapes in some models
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