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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto vs Microtech Hera S/E
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 5% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% 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 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Microtech Hera S/E 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$525Most expensive
US$454.74Cheapest
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
89.03 g (3.14 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
Overall length
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Longest
Closed length
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut Stainless Steel
Premium Steel
Handle material
Titanium 6Al4V
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted or glass-blasted titanium handle
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface
Out The Front
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Right hand only, tip up titanium pocket clip
Extra-wide pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Heavy-duty tasks
Everyday CarryTactical
Not best for
Unknown
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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
Sleek carry and dependable performanceSmooth and consistent dual-action OTF mechanismDurable yet lightweight aluminum handleExcellent control and slicing efficiency with single-edge drop point bladeUnique clip design with ceramic glider ball allows smooth pocket slide
Common complaints
Premium price pointRight-hand only pocket clip
Unknown
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