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Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the longest option for blade length.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 4% 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.
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$575Most expensive
US$350Cheapest
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)
85.05 g (3.00 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
75 mm (2.95 in)Longest
74.676 mm (2.94 in)Shortest
Overall length
177 mm (6.97 in)Longest
175.26 mm (6.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
ATS-34 (original Small Original Sebenza) / CPM MagnaCut (Sebenza 31) / CPM S30V (Sebenza 21 original) / CPM S35VN (Sebenza 21 mid-2011 onward)
S30V (2009 model), later S35VN (from mid-2011)
Handle material
Titanium (anodized blue titanium thumb stud and back spacer on original; titanium frame)
6Al4V titanium
Finish
Satin finish on ATS-34 blade (original); stonewashed finish on S30V; glass blasted titanium (Sebenza 31)
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted titanium handle slabs
Lock type
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral Lock)
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral lock)
Opening method
Thumb stud (single or dual)
Single or dual thumb stud
Clip type
Titanium pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Titanium double retention pocket clip secured with single bolt
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPrecision everyday workHeirloom quality folding knife
Everyday carryHigh-end EDC tasks
Not best for
Heavy tactical useRapid deployment flicking
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional build qualitySmooth deployment and lockupHeirloom quality and collectabilityExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistance with premium steels
Smooth and purposeful deploymentSecure and functional pocket clipHigh-quality materials and constructionElegant design and ergonomics
Common complaints
Deployment is slower and deliberate, not suited for flickingBlue anodizing on thumb stud wears off with useHandle finish shows scratches over time
Deployment is slow, not suitable for flick deploymentBlade steel changed from S30V to S35VN after 2011Anodizing on thumb stud wears off with use
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