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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 4% 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.
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$350Cheapest
US$575Most expensive
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)
85.05 g (3.00 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
74.676 mm (2.94 in)Shortest
75.95 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
175.26 mm (6.90 in)Shortest
177.29 mm (6.98 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
101.09 mm (3.98 in)
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V (2009 model), later S35VN (from mid-2011)
Magnacut
Handle material
6Al4V titanium
Titanium with Macassar Ebony Inlay
Finish
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted titanium handle slabs
Glass Bead Blasted Titanium
Lock type
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral lock)
Frame Lock
Opening method
Single or dual thumb stud
Titanium thumb stud, right-handed
Clip type
Titanium double retention pocket clip secured with single bolt
Right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHigh-end EDC tasks
Everyday Carry (EDC)
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and purposeful deploymentSecure and functional pocket clipHigh-quality materials and constructionElegant design and ergonomics
Premium materials and precise craftsmanshipStrong, reinforced tanto blade tipLightweight and well balancedReliable frame lock with ceramic ball interface
Common complaints
Deployment is slow, not suitable for flick deploymentBlade steel changed from S30V to S35VN after 2011Anodizing on thumb stud wears off with use
Right hand only thumb stud and clip may limit left-handed usabilityHigher retail price
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