Comparison Console
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point vs Microtech Ultratech Gen III
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 13% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Gen III 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 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% 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
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
69.85 mm (2.75 in)Shortest
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Longest
Overall length
166.5 mm (6.56 in)Shortest
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
98.4 mm (3.87 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
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)
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Blasted titanium frame with black canvas micarta inlays
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed blade finish; blasted titanium handle finish
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Lock type
Frame lock with ceramic ball interface
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Opening method
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Clip type
Blasted titanium pocket clip tip-up carry
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Reliable and durable daily tasksPrecision cutting tasks
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
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 deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Common complaints
May feel small or awkward initially in hand due to compact size
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
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