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Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 Small vs Microtech Ultratech

Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 Small ($560) vs Microtech Ultratech ($350) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.

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Chris Reeve Knives
Sebenza 31 Small
$560
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Microtech
Ultratech
$350
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Spec-by-spec
SpecChris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 SmallMicrotech Ultratech
Price$560$350
Weight86g130g
Blade2.94" S45VN
LockIntegral lock (titanium frame)
Handle6Al-4V titaniumAluminum
OriginBoise, Idaho USA
Weight86g4.5 oz
WarrantyLifetime + free servicing
Blade SteelD2 / M390
Blade Length3.35"
ActionOTF Automatic
MadeUSA
Pros & Cons

Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 Small

  • S45VN elite steel alloy
  • Integral lock most secure
  • Lifetime warranty + free sharpening
  • Titanium handle improves with wear
  • Heirloom quality genuinely
  • $560 knife investment
  • Small size limits some tasks
  • Thumb stud only (no flipper)

Microtech Ultratech

  • Best-in-class OTF mechanism reliability
  • Aerospace aluminum handle quality
  • Strong collector and resale value
  • Restricted or illegal in many jurisdictions
  • $350+ is significant investment
  • OTF less rigid than folder or fixed blade
Microtech Ultratech is the better value at $350. If weight matters most, Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 Small carries lighter at 86g. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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