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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point vs Microtech UTX-85 T/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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% 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.
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 T/E 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 T/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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 T/E 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$350Most expensive
US$322Cheapest
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.676 mm (2.94 in)Shortest
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
Overall length
175.26 mm (6.90 in)Shortest
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
111 mm (4.37 in)
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.77 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V (2009 model), later S35VN (from mid-2011)
Böhler M390MK®
Handle material
6Al4V titanium
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted titanium handle slabs
Type II / Type III Hard Anodize (varies with model)
Lock type
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral lock)
Out-the-front (OTF) automatic, double-action
Opening method
Single or dual thumb stud
Thumb slide/gate (double-action)
Clip type
Titanium double retention pocket clip secured with single bolt
Deep-carry bent steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHigh-end EDC tasks
Everyday carryTactical useCollectors and enthusiastsUsers needing fast deployment automatic knife
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy prying, chopping, or carving dutiesUsers sensitive to handle ridges discomfortUse in dirty environments
Common praise
Smooth and purposeful deploymentSecure and functional pocket clipHigh-quality materials and constructionElegant design and ergonomics
Exceptional build quality and materialsFast, smooth, and reliable deploymentCompact and ergonomically comfortable sizeSuperior steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance
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
Handle ridges may be sharp and uncomfortable with prolonged useClip is large and may be intrusiveNot suited for heavy-duty use or dirty environments
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