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Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Drop Point vs Microtech Hera II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Drop Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% 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.
Microtech Hera II 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$500Cheapest
US$537Most expensive
Weight
141.75 g (5.00 oz)Heaviest
140 g (4.94 oz)Lightest
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
240 mm (9.45 in)Longest
Closed length
121.16 mm (4.77 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3.35 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
6AL4V Titanium
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed or Sandblasted Titanium
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
Frame lock (Reeve Integral Lock with ceramic ball interface)
Thumb Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual action OTF (out-the-front)
Clip type
Removable pocket clip mounted at the butt end
6AL4V titanium pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTacticalField useHeavy-duty folding knife tasks
Everyday carryCollectorsTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Smooth dual-action deploymentHigh quality Bohler M390MK steelDurable anodized aluminum handleVersatile and ergonomic design
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
High price point
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