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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo vs Microtech UTX-85 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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$375Most expensive
US$329Cheapest
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.7 mm (2.94 in)Shortest
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
Overall length
174.6 mm (6.87 in)Shortest
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
M390MK
Handle material
6AL4V titanium
6061-T6 aluminum, Flag Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash blade finish, sand blasted titanium handle finish
Apocalyptic, Black Partial Serrated, Red Aluminum, Tan Anodized
Lock type
Frame Lock (Integral Frame Lock)
Double Action OTF
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Titanium pocket clip, right hand, tip up
Reversible, Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Precision cuttingGentleman's knife
Everyday carryCompact carryPrecision cuttingTactical use
Not best for
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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
Compact size fitting comfortably in handSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismDurable M390MK steel blade with good edge retentionVersatile partially serrated or double-edged dagger bladesHigh-quality build and materialsIncludes functional glass breaker and reversible pocket clip
Common complaints
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