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Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza vs Microtech Hera S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$575Most expensive
US$454.74Cheapest
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
89.03 g (3.14 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
Overall length
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Longest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.54 mm (0.10 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)
Premium Steel
Handle material
Titanium (anodized blue titanium thumb stud and back spacer on original; titanium frame)
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Satin finish on ATS-34 blade (original); stonewashed finish on S30V; glass blasted titanium (Sebenza 31)
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral Lock)
Out The Front
Opening method
Thumb stud (single or dual)
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Titanium pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Extra-wide pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPrecision everyday workHeirloom quality folding knife
Everyday CarryTactical
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
Sleek carry and dependable performanceSmooth and consistent dual-action OTF mechanismDurable yet lightweight aluminum handleExcellent control and slicing efficiency with single-edge drop point bladeUnique clip design with ceramic glider ball allows smooth pocket slide
Common complaints
Deployment is slower and deliberate, not suited for flickingBlue anodizing on thumb stud wears off with useHandle finish shows scratches over time
Unknown
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