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Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I vs Chris Reeve Knives Umfaan

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Chris Reeve Knives Umfaan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Chris Reeve Knives Umfaan stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 299% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Chris Reeve Knives Umfaan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 130% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Chris Reeve Knives Umfaan stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Chris Reeve Knives Umfaan stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 33% 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.

Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I — Blade length: 75.95 mm (2.99 in)Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I — Overall length: 177.29 mm (6.98 in)Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I — Closed length: 101.09 mm (3.98 in)Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I — Weight: 85.05 g (3.00 oz)Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I — Retail price: US$575Chris Reeve Knives Umfaan — Blade length: 57 mm (2.24 in)Chris Reeve Knives Umfaan — Overall length: 137 mm (5.39 in)Chris Reeve Knives Umfaan — Closed length: 79 mm (3.11 in)Chris Reeve Knives Umfaan — Weight: 37 g (1.31 oz)Chris Reeve Knives Umfaan — Retail price: US$2295Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$575Cheapest
US$2295Most expensive
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
37 g (1.31 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.95 mm (2.99 in)Longest
57 mm (2.24 in)Shortest
Overall length
177.29 mm (6.98 in)Longest
137 mm (5.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
101.09 mm (3.98 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
BG42
Handle material
Titanium with Box Elder Inlay
Titanium
Finish
Unknown
Satin finish titanium frame with computer generated graphics on presentation side and bead blasted finish on back scale, stonewashed blade
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Titanium thumb stud
Unknown
Clip type
Right hand tip up
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Precision cuttingDurable pocket knife
Everyday CarryEDC
Not best for
!Heavy chopping tasks!Outdoor fixed blade applications
Unknown
Common praise
High quality craftsmanship and materialsVery smooth action and reliable frame lockStrong and durable tanto bladeComfortable titanium handle with decorative inlay
Excellent build quality and precisionLightweight and ergonomic designSuperior lock mechanism
Common complaints
Relatively high price pointClip limited to right hand tip up carry
High price pointLimited availability due to production backlogs

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