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Chris Reeve Knives Ubejane Skinner vs Cold Steel Kukri Plus Machete
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Ubejane Skinner stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Kukri Plus Machete stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Kukri Plus Machete stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Ubejane Skinner stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2029% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Ubejane Skinner stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Kukri Plus Machete stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Ubejane Skinner stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Kukri Plus Machete stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 189% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Ubejane Skinner stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Kukri Plus Machete stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 100% 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$745Most expensive
US$34.99Cheapest
Weight
331.7 g (11.70 oz)Lightest
567 g (20.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
330.2 mm (13.00 in)Longest
Overall length
228.86 mm (9.01 in)Shortest
457.2 mm (18.00 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
5.31 mm (0.21 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
A2 tool steel
65Mn Carbon Steel
Handle material
Metal (knurled hollow steel)
Polypropylene
Finish
Non-reflective black finish
Black baked on anti-rust matte finish
Lock type
Unknown
Fixed
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
Clip type
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Skinning tasksCollectors
ChoppingSlicingClearing brushOutdoor useSurvival situations
Not best for
Everyday folding knife use
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional build qualityIntegral constructionSolid grip handleClassic clip point blade design
Durable and strong bladeComfortable and secure gripEffective for chopping and clearing brushIncludes a practical Cor-Ex sheath
Common complaints
High priceHeavy compared to folding knivesSome wear and scuffs on used models
Some inconsistent blade steel designation between 1055 and 65Mn documented in sources
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