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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point vs Microtech Mini UDT
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 174% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 18% 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$325Cheapest
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
31 g (1.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.676 mm (2.94 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Overall length
175.26 mm (6.90 in)Longest
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
83 mm (3.27 in)
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V (2009 model), later S35VN (from mid-2011)
440C
Handle material
6Al4V titanium
Aluminum with rubber inserts
Finish
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted titanium handle slabs
Bead Blast or Stonewash depending on variant
Lock type
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral lock)
Automatic
Opening method
Single or dual thumb stud
Side-opening push button
Clip type
Titanium double retention pocket clip secured with single bolt
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHigh-end EDC tasks
Everyday CarryTactical
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and purposeful deploymentSecure and functional pocket clipHigh-quality materials and constructionElegant design and ergonomics
High quality manufacturing and materialsCompact size for everyday carryEffective automatic opening mechanism
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
Vintage versions may show slight wearSomewhat limited blade length for heavy-duty tasks
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