Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo vs CIVIVI Caetus
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Caetus stands out as the lightest option for weight. CIVIVI Caetus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Caetus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 105% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Caetus stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
CIVIVI Caetus stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Caetus stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$225Most expensive
US$110Cheapest
Weight
90.7 g (3.20 oz)Heaviest
90.3 g (3.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Longest
Overall length
196.85 mm (7.75 in)Shortest
202.9 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
114.5 mm (4.51 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel
Damascus
Handle material
Black G10 scales with stainless steel and titanium liners and black FRN backspacer
Twill Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin finished drop point blade with false top edge
Black Hand Rubbed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb hole manual opening
Front Flipper
Clip type
Tip down black stainless steel clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCWeekend carryGeneral utility
EDC (Every Day Carry)
Not best for
Heavy-duty stabbingExtreme prying or concrete/sturdy material penetration
Unknown
Common praise
Well-made and sturdy constructionExcellent blade steel (S30V) with good edge retentionSecure and smooth liner lockErgonomic G10 handle with good gripLightweight and handy size for EDC
Lightweight at 90.3 gramsAttractive Damascus blade and carbon fiber handleSmooth front flipper opening
Common complaints
Some find S30V steel difficult to sharpenPreference for Axis lock over liner lock by some users
Discontinued model, limited availability
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