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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point vs Microtech Makora D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% 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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E 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$350Cheapest
US$395Most expensive
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
94.2 g (3.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.676 mm (2.94 in)Shortest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
Overall length
175.26 mm (6.90 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
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)
M390 (original Makora), Elmax (Makora II D/E - may vary)
Handle material
6Al4V titanium
Aluminum (6061-T6) with M3 composite grip inserts and Carbon Fiber (Makora II D/E)
Finish
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted titanium handle slabs
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral lock)
Double-action out the front (OTF) automatic
Opening method
Single or dual thumb stud
Thumb slide
Clip type
Titanium double retention pocket clip secured with single bolt
Deep-carry pocket clip, tip-down orientation
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHigh-end EDC tasks
Tactical useEDCUsers wanting double-edged dagger blade
Not best for
Unknown
Non-automatic knife preferenceUsers requiring folding or fixed blade knives only
Common praise
Smooth and purposeful deploymentSecure and functional pocket clipHigh-quality materials and constructionElegant design and ergonomics
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality materials and constructionEffective double-edged dagger blade profile
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
Relatively large size for some usersLimited availability due to being out of stock at retailers
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