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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point vs Microtech 158-10BH
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the lightest option for weight. Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 23% 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$350Most expensive
US$320Cheapest
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.676 mm (2.94 in)Longest
50 mm (1.97 in)Shortest
Overall length
175.26 mm (6.90 in)Longest
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
92 mm (3.62 in)
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
1.7 mm (0.07 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V (2009 model), later S35VN (from mid-2011)
Bohler M390 stainless steel
Handle material
6Al4V titanium
Green apocalyptic 6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted titanium handle slabs
Apocalyptic
Lock type
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral lock)
OTF automatic (double-action)
Opening method
Single or dual thumb stud
Thumb slide (double-action auto)
Clip type
Titanium double retention pocket clip secured with single bolt
Ambidextrous pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHigh-end EDC tasks
Everyday carryTactical useSlicingPiercing
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and purposeful deploymentSecure and functional pocket clipHigh-quality materials and constructionElegant design and ergonomics
Precision engineeringSmooth automatic deployment and retractionExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceAmbidextrous pocket clip for versatile carry
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
Unknown
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