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Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Tanto vs Microtech Brachial Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Tanto stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$474Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
124.5 g (4.39 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.35 mm (3.68 in)Longest
83.8 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
Overall length
213.6 mm (8.41 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
121.2 mm (4.77 in)Longest
120.7 mm (4.75 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
M390 Stainless Steel
Handle material
6Al4V Titanium
6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed or Sandblasted
Stonewash or DLC (depending on model)
Lock type
Framelock with ceramic ball interface
Push Button Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Push Button Automatic
Clip type
Tip-up, right side
Titanium Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoorHunting
Everyday CarryTactical UseSelf-DefenseEmergency RespondersMilitary Use
Not best for
Fixed blade applications
Heavy Duties that risk blade tip damage
Common praise
Robust and reliable locking mechanismSuperior blade steel offering excellent edge retentionErgonomic titanium handleGood balance of strength and carryabilitySmooth deployment and solid lockupInnovative shock absorber for longer knife life
Strong, stout automatic action with secure lockupErgonomic curved handle for comfortable gripHigh-quality M390 steel blade with excellent slicing capabilityCompact and lightweight for comfortable carryHigh fit and finish with zero blade play
Common complaints
Relatively high price pointLimited left-handed models specifically
Button release can be initially stiff and require break-inRelatively high price pointNot suited for heavy chopping tasks due to blade tip shape
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