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Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza vs Spyderco Starmate
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 25% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Starmate stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% 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$450Cheapest
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
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 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Titanium (anodized blue titanium thumb stud and back spacer on original; titanium frame)
G-10 Laminate
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)
LinerLock
Opening method
Thumb stud (single or dual)
One-handed opening
Clip type
Titanium pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPrecision everyday workHeirloom quality folding knife
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
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
High-quality CPM 20CV steel with excellent edge retentionVersatile ambidextrous pocket clip with multiple carry optionsOne-handed opening with Spyderco's Trademark Round HoleSturdy liner lock mechanism
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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