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Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 Small vs WE Knife Mini Malice

Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 Small ($560) vs WE Knife Mini Malice ($280) — 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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WE Knife
Mini Malice
$280
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Spec-by-spec
SpecChris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 SmallWE Knife Mini Malice
Price$560$280
Weight86g96g
Blade2.94" S45VN
LockIntegral lock (titanium frame)Frame lock
Handle6Al-4V titanium
OriginBoise, Idaho USA
Weight86g3.39oz
WarrantyLifetime + free servicing
Blade SteelCPM-20CV
Blade Length2.98"
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)

WE Knife Mini Malice

  • Premium steel
  • Flawless action
  • Compact
  • Pricey
  • Clip scratches titanium
WE Knife Mini Malice is the better value at $280. 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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