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Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point vs Microtech Makora D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% 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 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 24% 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the longest option for overall 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$400Most expensive
US$395Cheapest
Weight
88.5 g (3.12 oz)Lightest
94.2 g (3.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
69.85 mm (2.75 in)Shortest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
Overall length
166.5 mm (6.56 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 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)
M390 (original Makora), Elmax (Makora II D/E - may vary)
Handle material
Blasted titanium frame with black canvas micarta inlays
Aluminum (6061-T6) with M3 composite grip inserts and Carbon Fiber (Makora II D/E)
Finish
Stonewashed blade finish; blasted titanium handle finish
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame lock with ceramic ball interface
Double-action out the front (OTF) automatic
Opening method
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Thumb slide
Clip type
Blasted titanium pocket clip tip-up carry
Deep-carry pocket clip, tip-down orientation
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Reliable and durable daily tasksPrecision cutting tasks
Tactical useEDCUsers wanting double-edged dagger blade
Not best for
Unknown
Non-automatic knife preferenceUsers requiring folding or fixed blade knives only
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 reliable actionHigh-quality materials and constructionEffective double-edged dagger blade profile
Common complaints
May feel small or awkward initially in hand due to compact size
Relatively large size for some usersLimited availability due to being out of stock at retailers
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