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Chris Reeve Knives Small Regular Sebenza 31 vs Spyderco P'Kal
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Small Regular Sebenza 31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Regular Sebenza 31 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Regular Sebenza 31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Regular Sebenza 31 stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the longest option for blade length.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Regular Sebenza 31 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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$425Most expensive
US$389Cheapest
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.68 mm (2.94 in)Shortest
75 mm (2.95 in)Longest
Overall length
177.29 mm (6.98 in)Shortest
187 mm (7.36 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
112 mm (4.41 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
6AL4V titanium
G-10 laminate over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Stonewashed; sandblasted or glass blasted handle finish
Unknown
Lock type
Reeve Integral Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface (framelock)
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Trademark Round Hole and removable Emerson opener
Clip type
Offset pocket clip
Reversible steel wire clip, tip-up carry for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingEDC utility
Everyday carryTactical useSelf defense
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and pocket-friendlySolid lockupExcellent steel performanceHigh machining and finishing quality
High-quality materials and constructionInnovative and ergonomic handle design for tactical useStrong and reliable locking mechanismAmbidextrous clip and opening featuresMade in USA quality
Common complaints
High priceLimited blade shapes in some models
Minimal handle jimping and traction affecting gripPivot screw may loosen without loctitePocket clip placement could be improved
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