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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point vs Spyderco Caly Jr.
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. Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Caly Jr. 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.
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.
Spyderco Caly Jr. 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 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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.
Spyderco Caly Jr. 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$325Cheapest
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.676 mm (2.94 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
175.26 mm (6.90 in)Shortest
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
108 mm (4.25 in)
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V (2009 model), later S35VN (from mid-2011)
Laminated ZDP-189 & 420J2
Handle material
6Al4V titanium
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted titanium handle slabs
Satin
Lock type
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral lock)
Back Lock
Opening method
Single or dual thumb stud
Round Hole
Clip type
Titanium double retention pocket clip secured with single bolt
Wire clip, low-seated, right/left hand, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHigh-end EDC tasks
Everyday Carry (EDC)Work knifePrecision cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and purposeful deploymentSecure and functional pocket clipHigh-quality materials and constructionElegant design and ergonomics
Excellent blade steel combination for edge retention and toughnessErgonomic handle with finger choil for secure gripSmooth lockback mechanismLightweight carbon fiber handleCompact and practical folding design
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
Price may be high compared to simpler knivesLimited availability may affect purchase
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