Comparison Console
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo vs Microtech Vector Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo 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 Inkosi Insingo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$425Cheapest
US$489.95Most expensive
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
Overall length
167 mm (6.57 in)Shortest
181 mm (7.13 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.25 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.66 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S45VN stainless steel
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Titanium with Micarta inlay (varies by version)
Anodized Aluminum with Kraton or rubber grip inserts
Finish
Stonewash or sandblasted titanium handle finish
Satin or Black finish
Lock type
Integral frame lock with ceramic ball interface
Plunge lock
Opening method
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Push button automatic
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, mounted at handle end (right or left carry varies)
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUrban and office usePrecision cutting tasksSlice-focused use
TacticalEDCCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional build qualitySmooth and refined actionExcellent edge retentionComfortable and positive gripSleek and practical design
Fast and strong automatic openingHigh-quality CNC manufacturingGood ergonomics and gripCollectible vintage design
Common complaints
Higher price pointLimited availability
Discontinued and harder to findPrice varies and can be high
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