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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo vs Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound
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. Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% 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 Hellhound 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 blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound 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$375Cheapest
US$382Most expensive
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.7 mm (2.94 in)Shortest
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Longest
Overall length
174.6 mm (6.87 in)Shortest
193.9 mm (7.63 in)Longest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
M390MK
Handle material
6AL4V titanium
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash blade finish, sand blasted titanium handle finish
Black or Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
Frame Lock (Integral Frame Lock)
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Double Action Automatic
Clip type
Titanium pocket clip, right hand, tip up
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic balls (in Gen IV)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Precision cuttingGentleman's knife
Everyday carryTactical useThose desiring a smaller OTF knife
Not best for
Unknown
Those requiring folding or fixed blade knivesUsers desiring zero blade play mechanism (not all models)
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 with excellent blade-to-handle ratioSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismHigh quality M390 steel bladeErgonomic handle made of durable aluminumIncludes glass breaker
Common complaints
Unknown
Non zero blade play version in some modelsPrice is relatively high compared to other knives
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