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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo vs Microtech Makora D/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 Insingo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo 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 Insingo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 24% 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$375Cheapest
US$395Most expensive
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
94.2 g (3.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.7 mm (2.94 in)Shortest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
Overall length
174.6 mm (6.87 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
M390 (original Makora), Elmax (Makora II D/E - may vary)
Handle material
6AL4V titanium
Aluminum (6061-T6) with M3 composite grip inserts and Carbon Fiber (Makora II D/E)
Finish
Stonewash blade finish, sand blasted titanium handle finish
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame Lock (Integral Frame Lock)
Double-action out the front (OTF) automatic
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb slide
Clip type
Titanium pocket clip, right hand, tip up
Deep-carry pocket clip, tip-down orientation
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Precision cuttingGentleman's knife
Tactical useEDCUsers wanting double-edged dagger blade
Not best for
Unknown
Non-automatic knife preferenceUsers requiring folding or fixed blade knives only
Common praise
Excellent build quality and fit and finishSmooth and easy one-hand opening and closingStrong 'bank vault' style integral frame lockHigh-quality CPM S35VN blade steel with good edge retentionLightweight titanium handles with secure gripElegant and practical designMade in the USA
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality materials and constructionEffective double-edged dagger blade profile
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively large size for some usersLimited availability due to being out of stock at retailers
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