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Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I vs Microtech Vector Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$489.95Cheapest
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.95 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
Overall length
177.29 mm (6.98 in)Shortest
181 mm (7.13 in)Longest
Closed length
101.09 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.66 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Titanium with Box Elder Inlay
Anodized Aluminum with Kraton or rubber grip inserts
Finish
Unknown
Satin or Black finish
Lock type
Frame Lock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Titanium thumb stud
Push button automatic
Clip type
Right hand tip up
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Precision cuttingDurable pocket knife
TacticalEDCCollectors
Not best for
Heavy chopping tasksOutdoor 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
Fast and strong automatic openingHigh-quality CNC manufacturingGood ergonomics and gripCollectible vintage design
Common complaints
Relatively high price pointClip limited to right hand tip up carry
Discontinued and harder to findPrice varies and can be high
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