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Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Bog Oak 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 Bog Oak Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Bog Oak 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 Bog Oak 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 Bog Oak Drop Point stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness.
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$575
US$575
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
3.04 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 S35VN
Handle material
Titanium (anodized blue titanium thumb stud and back spacer on original; titanium frame)
Titanium with Bog Oak inlays
Finish
Satin finish on ATS-34 blade (original); stonewashed finish on S30V; glass blasted titanium (Sebenza 31)
Hand Satin Finished Flats - Polished blade with gray blasted edges and hand polished flats on handle
Lock type
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral Lock)
Reeve Integral Lock (frame-lock)
Opening method
Thumb stud (single or dual)
Thumb lug, flipper
Clip type
Titanium pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPrecision everyday workHeirloom quality folding knife
Everyday carryAll-purpose cuttingEDC enthusiastsCollectors
Not best for
Heavy tactical useRapid deployment flicking
Heavy-duty outdoor tasks beyond typical EDC
Common praise
Exceptional build qualitySmooth deployment and lockupHeirloom quality and collectabilityExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistance with premium steels
Excellent build qualitySmooth opening and closingLightweight yet strongBeautiful Bog Oak wood inlaysComfortable grip with bank vault feel
Common complaints
Deployment is slower and deliberate, not suited for flickingBlue anodizing on thumb stud wears off with useHandle finish shows scratches over time
Not suitable for very heavy-duty tasksWood inlay color and grain may vary due to natural materials
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