Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight. Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1150% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Heaviest
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Shortest
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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.
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted or glass-blasted titanium handle
BlackWash steel finish
Lock type
Frame Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Right hand only, tip up titanium pocket clip
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Heavy-duty tasks
▣Multiuse▣EDC
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Exceptional build quality and fit & finish✓Strong and reliable frame lock with ceramic ball interface✓Excellent edge retention from CPM MagnaCut steel✓Lightweight yet robust for daily carry✓Smooth one-handed opening and closing
✓Versatile multiuse blade✓Compact size for EDC✓Good grip with textured glass-filled nylon handle✓Dual thumb studs allow ambidextrous use✓Includes useful built-in bottle opener and flathead screwdriver
Common complaints
⚠Premium price point⚠Right-hand only pocket clip
⚠Weight is about 3 ounces, which is heavier than some ultra-light knives⚠Blade thickness not specified clearly⚠Blade length slightly varies in sources between 2.5 to 2.6 inches