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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point vs Zero Tolerance 0609
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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.
Decision Signals
What stands out
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.
Zero Tolerance 0609 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% 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.
Zero Tolerance 0609 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0609 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0609 stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Drop Point stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 3% 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$350
US$350
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
95 g (3.35 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
191 mm (7.52 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
108 mm (4.25 in)
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V (2009 model), later S35VN (from mid-2011)
CPM 20CV
Handle material
6Al4V titanium
Titanium, anodized bronze
Finish
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted titanium handle slabs
Stonewashed & satin finish
Lock type
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral lock)
Frame lock
Opening method
Single or dual thumb stud
Manual open, KVT ball-bearing system with flipper
Clip type
Titanium double retention pocket clip secured with single bolt
Reversible pocketclip (left/right, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHigh-end EDC tasks
Everyday carryGentleman's knifeEDC folding knife use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and purposeful deploymentSecure and functional pocket clipHigh-quality materials and constructionElegant design and ergonomics
High-quality steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceStrong and smooth frame lock mechanismAttractive anodized titanium handle with good gripCompact and carry-friendly size and weight
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
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