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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Black Micarta Drop Point vs WE Knife Mini Malice
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$675Most expensive
US$609Cheapest
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
96.3 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
75.7 mm (2.98 in)Shortest
Overall length
177 mm (6.97 in)Longest
176 mm (6.93 in)Shortest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM Magnacut stainless damascus steel (Chad Nichols Raindrop Damascus in one variant)
Damasteel
Handle material
6Al4V titanium with black canvas micarta inlays
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Glass blasted titanium handle (variants: stonewashed, polished blade finish)
Black anodized
Lock type
Reeve Integral Lock (frame lock) with ceramic ball interface
Button lock
Opening method
Manual
Flipper
Clip type
Titanium pocket clip, tip-up carry, off-set design
Tip-up, right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDC
EDCDaily cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Excellent craftsmanship and fit and finishComfortable and ergonomic handleReliable Reeve Integral Lock with ceramic ball interfaceLightweight yet strongMade in USA with aerospace tolerances
High-end performance in an ultra-compact designExceptional toughness and corrosion resistance of Damasteel bladeSmooth and quick blade deployment with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotStrong yet lightweight construction with 6AL4V titanium handleSecure and easy one-handed operation due to button lock mechanism
Common complaints
Premium price pointLimited blade length for some heavy tasks
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