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Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Black Micarta Drop Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight. Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 2% 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$575Cheapest
US$675Most expensive
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
177 mm (6.97 in)
177 mm (6.97 in)
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)
101 mm (3.98 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
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)
CPM Magnacut stainless damascus steel (Chad Nichols Raindrop Damascus in one variant)
Handle material
Titanium (anodized blue titanium thumb stud and back spacer on original; titanium frame)
6Al4V titanium with black canvas micarta inlays
Finish
Satin finish on ATS-34 blade (original); stonewashed finish on S30V; glass blasted titanium (Sebenza 31)
Glass blasted titanium handle (variants: stonewashed, polished blade finish)
Lock type
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral Lock)
Reeve Integral Lock (frame lock) with ceramic ball interface
Opening method
Thumb stud (single or dual)
Manual
Clip type
Titanium pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Titanium pocket clip, tip-up carry, off-set design
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPrecision everyday workHeirloom quality folding knife
Everyday carryEDC
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
Excellent craftsmanship and fit and finishComfortable and ergonomic handleReliable Reeve Integral Lock with ceramic ball interfaceLightweight yet strongMade in USA with aerospace tolerances
Common complaints
Deployment is slower and deliberate, not suited for flickingBlue anodizing on thumb stud wears off with useHandle finish shows scratches over time
Premium price pointLimited blade length for some heavy tasks
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