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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Macassar Ebony Drop Point vs Kershaw Launch Iridium
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 Macassar Ebony Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Macassar Ebony Drop Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Macassar Ebony Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Macassar Ebony Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Macassar Ebony Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$575Most expensive
US$230Cheapest
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.17 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
177.29 mm (6.98 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
101.09 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.04 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
6Al4V Titanium with Macassar Ebony inlays
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Matte or Polished Titanium handle finish with Macassar Ebony inlays
Working finish (blade), black anodized (handle)
Lock type
Reeve Integral Lock (Frame-lock)
Button lock
Opening method
One-handed opening with thumb lug
Automatic push-button deployment
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral useOutdoor activities
Everyday carryTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Exceptional build qualitySmooth operationDurable and sharp bladeComfortable ergonomic handle with elegant wood inlayReliable frame-lock mechanism
Quick blade deploymentHigh quality CPM MagnaCut steel offers edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight and compact with 3.1 oz weight and 4.55 inch closed lengthReversible deep-carry pocket clip suitable for right or left hand carry
Common complaints
Limited availabilityHigher price compared to average folding knives
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