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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto vs Cold Steel 4-Max Elite
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 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel 4-Max Elite stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel 4-Max Elite stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Elite stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 235% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Elite stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Elite stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 34% 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$525Most expensive
US$492.64Cheapest
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
285 g (10.05 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
255 mm (10.04 in)Longest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
153 mm (6.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4.8 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut Stainless Steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Titanium 6Al4V
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted or glass-blasted titanium handle
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface
Tri-Ad Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Right hand only, tip up titanium pocket clip
Tip-up (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Heavy-duty tasks
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional build quality and fit & finishStrong and reliable frame lock with ceramic ball interfaceExcellent edge retention from CPM MagnaCut steelLightweight yet robust for daily carrySmooth one-handed opening and closing
High quality CPM S35VN steel bladeSturdy Tri-Ad Lock mechanismErgonomic G10 handleVersatile drop point blade shape
Common complaints
Premium price pointRight-hand only pocket clip
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