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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point vs Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound
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 3% 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 8% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the most expensive 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 lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% 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$382Most expensive
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.676 mm (2.94 in)Shortest
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Longest
Overall length
175.26 mm (6.90 in)Shortest
193.9 mm (7.63 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V (2009 model), later S35VN (from mid-2011)
M390MK
Handle material
6Al4V titanium
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted titanium handle slabs
Black or Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral lock)
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Single or dual thumb stud
Double Action Automatic
Clip type
Titanium double retention pocket clip secured with single bolt
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic balls (in Gen IV)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHigh-end EDC tasks
Everyday carryTactical useThose desiring a smaller OTF knife
Not best for
Unknown
Those requiring folding or fixed blade knivesUsers desiring zero blade play mechanism (not all models)
Common praise
Smooth and purposeful deploymentSecure and functional pocket clipHigh-quality materials and constructionElegant design and ergonomics
Compact size with excellent blade-to-handle ratioSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismHigh quality M390 steel bladeErgonomic handle made of durable aluminumIncludes glass breaker
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
Non zero blade play version in some modelsPrice is relatively high compared to other knives
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