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Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point 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 Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point 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 Sebenza 21 Drop Point 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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$400Most expensive
US$350Cheapest
Weight
88.5 g (3.12 oz)Heaviest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
69.85 mm (2.75 in)Shortest
74.676 mm (2.94 in)Longest
Overall length
166.5 mm (6.56 in)Shortest
175.26 mm (6.90 in)Longest
Closed length
98.4 mm (3.87 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.25 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S45VN stainless steel or CPM MagnaCut (depending on variant)
S30V (2009 model), later S35VN (from mid-2011)
Handle material
Blasted titanium frame with black canvas micarta inlays
6Al4V titanium
Finish
Stonewashed blade finish; blasted titanium handle finish
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted titanium handle slabs
Lock type
Frame lock with ceramic ball interface
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral lock)
Opening method
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Single or dual thumb stud
Clip type
Blasted titanium pocket clip tip-up carry
Titanium double retention pocket clip secured with single bolt
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Reliable and durable daily tasksPrecision cutting tasks
Everyday carryHigh-end EDC tasks
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
Smooth and purposeful deploymentSecure and functional pocket clipHigh-quality materials and constructionElegant design and ergonomics
Common complaints
May feel small or awkward initially in hand due to compact size
Deployment is slow, not suitable for flick deploymentBlade steel changed from S30V to S35VN after 2011Anodizing on thumb stud wears off with use
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