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Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight. Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto 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 Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$575Most expensive
US$525Cheapest
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)
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
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 Steel
Handle material
Titanium (anodized blue titanium thumb stud and back spacer on original; titanium frame)
Titanium 6Al4V
Finish
Satin finish on ATS-34 blade (original); stonewashed finish on S30V; glass blasted titanium (Sebenza 31)
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted or glass-blasted titanium handle
Lock type
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral Lock)
Frame Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface
Opening method
Thumb stud (single or dual)
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Titanium pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Right hand only, tip up titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPrecision everyday workHeirloom quality folding knife
Everyday Carry (EDC)Heavy-duty 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
Exceptional build quality and fit & finishStrong and reliable frame lock with ceramic ball interfaceExcellent edge retention from CPM MagnaCut steelLightweight yet robust for daily carrySmooth one-handed opening and closing
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 pointRight-hand only pocket clip
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