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Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I vs WE Knife Micro Trogon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$294Cheapest
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
81.95 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.95 mm (2.99 in)Longest
68 mm (2.68 in)Shortest
Overall length
177.29 mm (6.98 in)Longest
166 mm (6.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
101.09 mm (3.98 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
Böhler M390
Handle material
Titanium with Box Elder Inlay
6AL4V titanium
Finish
Unknown
Black stonewashed blade, black and gold finish handle
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Titanium thumb stud
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Right hand tip up
Right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Precision cuttingDurable pocket knife
Everyday carry (EDC)Users seeking a compact and carry-friendly folding knife
Not best for
Heavy chopping tasksOutdoor fixed blade applications
Those preferring fixed blade knivesUsers needing larger blade length beyond ~2.68 inches
Common praise
High quality craftsmanship and materialsVery smooth action and reliable frame lockStrong and durable tanto bladeComfortable titanium handle with decorative inlay
Compact and carry-friendly size compared to original TrogonPremium Böhler M390 steel blade with high hardness (58-60 HRC)Titanium handle with solid frame lock and smooth deploymentAttractive black and gold finish and versatile colorways
Common complaints
Relatively high price pointClip limited to right hand tip up carry
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