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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Insingo vs Microtech Vector Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Insingo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Insingo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Insingo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Insingo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Insingo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$425Cheapest
US$489.95Most expensive
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.17 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
Overall length
177.29 mm (6.98 in)Shortest
181 mm (7.13 in)Longest
Closed length
101.09 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.04 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.66 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut Stainless Steel
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Titanium with Natural Canvas Micarta Inlay
Anodized Aluminum with Kraton or rubber grip inserts
Finish
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted titanium handle
Satin or Black finish
Lock type
Frame lock (Reeve Integral Lock) with ceramic ball interface
Plunge lock
Opening method
Right-handed titanium thumb stud
Push button automatic
Clip type
Offset titanium pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecise slicingFood preparation
TacticalEDCCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality fit and finishExcellent edge retentionLightweight and compactStrong frame lock with ceramic ball interfaceComfortable grip with Micarta inlays
Fast and strong automatic openingHigh-quality CNC manufacturingGood ergonomics and gripCollectible vintage design
Common complaints
Unknown
Discontinued and harder to findPrice varies and can be high
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