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Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza vs WE Knife Mini Malice
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice 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$575Cheapest
US$609Most expensive
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
96.3 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
75.7 mm (2.98 in)Longest
Overall length
177 mm (6.97 in)Longest
176 mm (6.93 in)Shortest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 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)
Damasteel
Handle material
Titanium (anodized blue titanium thumb stud and back spacer on original; titanium frame)
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Satin finish on ATS-34 blade (original); stonewashed finish on S30V; glass blasted titanium (Sebenza 31)
Black anodized
Lock type
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral Lock)
Button lock
Opening method
Thumb stud (single or dual)
Flipper
Clip type
Titanium pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Tip-up, right carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPrecision everyday workHeirloom quality folding knife
EDCDaily cutting 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
High-end performance in an ultra-compact designExceptional toughness and corrosion resistance of Damasteel bladeSmooth and quick blade deployment with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotStrong yet lightweight construction with 6AL4V titanium handleSecure and easy one-handed operation due to button 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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