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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point vs Spyderco Kapara
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 5% 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% 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.
Spyderco Kapara 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 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 20% 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$370Most expensive
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
94 g (3.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.676 mm (2.94 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
175.26 mm (6.90 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
119 mm (4.69 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)
CPM S30V
Handle material
6Al4V titanium
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted titanium handle slabs
Satin
Lock type
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral lock)
Compression Lock
Opening method
Single or dual thumb stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Titanium double retention pocket clip secured with single bolt
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip, tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHigh-end EDC tasks
Everyday carryPrecision slicingDiscreet carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and purposeful deploymentSecure and functional pocket clipHigh-quality materials and constructionElegant design and ergonomics
Exceptional edge geometry and retentionComfortable and secure gripStrong, safe locking mechanismLightweight and easy to carryAmbidextrous tip-up pocket clip for versatile carry
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
Unknown
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