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Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza vs Spyderco Caly Jr.
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 lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$325Cheapest
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
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)
Laminated ZDP-189 & 420J2
Handle material
Titanium (anodized blue titanium thumb stud and back spacer on original; titanium frame)
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin finish on ATS-34 blade (original); stonewashed finish on S30V; glass blasted titanium (Sebenza 31)
Satin
Lock type
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral Lock)
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb stud (single or dual)
Round Hole
Clip type
Titanium pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Wire clip, low-seated, right/left hand, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPrecision everyday workHeirloom quality folding knife
Everyday Carry (EDC)Work knifePrecision cutting
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 blade steel combination for edge retention and toughnessErgonomic handle with finger choil for secure gripSmooth lockback mechanismLightweight carbon fiber handleCompact and practical folding design
Common complaints
Deployment is slower and deliberate, not suited for flickingBlue anodizing on thumb stud wears off with useHandle finish shows scratches over time
Price may be high compared to simpler knivesLimited availability may affect purchase
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