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Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Drop Point vs Cold Steel 4-Max Elite
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel 4-Max Elite stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel 4-Max Elite stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Drop Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Elite stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 101% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Elite stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Elite stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$500Most expensive
US$492.64Cheapest
Weight
141.75 g (5.00 oz)Lightest
285 g (10.05 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.35 mm (3.68 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
214.63 mm (8.45 in)Shortest
255 mm (10.04 in)Longest
Closed length
121.16 mm (4.77 in)Shortest
153 mm (6.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
4.8 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S35VN
Handle material
6AL4V Titanium
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed or Sandblasted Titanium
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock (Reeve Integral Lock with ceramic ball interface)
Tri-Ad Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Removable pocket clip mounted at the butt end
Tip-up (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTacticalField useHeavy-duty folding knife tasks
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
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Common praise
Robust integral lock with ceramic ball interface for solid and consistent lock-upStrong, high-quality CPM MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retentionDurable 6AL4V titanium handle with sandblasted or stonewashed finish optionsSmooth, reliable opening with thumb stud and ambidextrous shock absorber o-ringWell-balanced and ergonomic design with pocket clip
High quality CPM S35VN steel bladeSturdy Tri-Ad Lock mechanismErgonomic G10 handleVersatile drop point blade shape
Common complaints
Limited availability and high price pointNo direct fixed blade equivalent despite fixed blade strength claimSome users may prefer other blade styles or handle finishes
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