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Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza vs Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for closed length. Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the longest option for closed length. Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the longest option for closed length.
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 Tanto I stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the longest option for overall length.
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$575
US$575
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)
85.05 g (3.00 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
75.95 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
177.29 mm (6.98 in)Longest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
101.09 mm (3.98 in)Longest
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)
MagnaCut
Handle material
Titanium (anodized blue titanium thumb stud and back spacer on original; titanium frame)
Titanium with Box Elder Inlay
Finish
Satin finish on ATS-34 blade (original); stonewashed finish on S30V; glass blasted titanium (Sebenza 31)
Unknown
Lock type
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral Lock)
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb stud (single or dual)
Titanium thumb stud
Clip type
Titanium pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Right hand tip up
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPrecision everyday workHeirloom quality folding knife
Everyday carry (EDC)Precision cuttingDurable pocket knife
Not best for
Heavy tactical useRapid deployment flicking
Heavy chopping tasksOutdoor fixed blade applications
Common praise
Exceptional build qualitySmooth deployment and lockupHeirloom quality and collectabilityExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistance with premium steels
High quality craftsmanship and materialsVery smooth action and reliable frame lockStrong and durable tanto bladeComfortable titanium handle with decorative inlay
Common complaints
Deployment is slower and deliberate, not suited for flickingBlue anodizing on thumb stud wears off with useHandle finish shows scratches over time
Relatively high price pointClip limited to right hand tip up carry
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