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Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point vs Spyderco Techno 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the shortest 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 longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 10% 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$400
US$400
Weight
88.5 g (3.12 oz)Lightest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
69.85 mm (2.75 in)Longest
65 mm (2.56 in)Shortest
Overall length
166.5 mm (6.56 in)Longest
152 mm (5.98 in)Shortest
Closed length
98.4 mm (3.87 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.25 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S45VN stainless steel or CPM MagnaCut (depending on variant)
CTS-XHP
Handle material
Blasted titanium frame with black canvas micarta inlays
6AL-4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed blade finish; blasted titanium handle finish
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame lock with ceramic ball interface
Frame Lock
Opening method
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Blasted titanium pocket clip tip-up carry
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Reliable and durable daily tasksPrecision cutting tasks
Everyday CarryHeavy-Duty Folding Knife Use
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
Excellent build quality and edge retentionVersatile and compact designStrong and reliable frame lockAmbidextrous carry options
Common complaints
May feel small or awkward initially in hand due to compact size
Unknown
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