Comparison Console
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto vs Microtech Ultratech T/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 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/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$425Cheapest
US$437Most expensive
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
90.2 mm (3.55 in)Longest
Overall length
167 mm (6.57 in)Shortest
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.25 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
M390MK steel (DLC coated)
Handle material
Titanium
6161-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash blade finish, glass blasted titanium handle
DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Frame Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface
Unknown
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Out the Front (OTF) automatic deployment with Dual-fuel Drive Train
Clip type
Offset titanium pocket clip mounted at the butt end
Strong aluminum pocket clip with ceramic ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical Use
Everyday carryHeavy duty useTactical professionalsLaw enforcementEmergency use with glass breaker
Not best for
Unknown
Users desiring single edged blade for thumb control
Common praise
Premium blade steel CPM MagnaCutRobust and smooth frame lock with ceramic ball interfaceHigh-quality titanium handle with glass blasted finishErgonomic design and precise manufacturingMade in the USA
Extremely rugged construction and designZero Blade Play mechanism nearly eliminates blade movementIntegrated glass breaker on handleHigh quality materials and engineeringStrong pocket clip with smooth deploymentDurable DLC coating on blade
Common complaints
Unknown
Double edged blade limits thumb pressure control during cutting
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