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Chris Reeve Knives Impinda vs CIVIVI Trailblazer
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 468% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda 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$500Most expensive
US$88Cheapest
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
90.5 g (3.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
Overall length
181 mm (7.13 in)Longest
174 mm (6.85 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
98.6 mm (3.88 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN
14C28N
Handle material
6Al4V titanium
G10 onlay on stainless steel
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), sandblasted or glass blasted (handle)
Gray stonewashed
Lock type
Slip joint
Slip Joint
Opening method
Two-handed, nail nick
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Full titanium pocket clip, tip-up, right side
Tip-Up, Left/Right
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorsGentleman's use
EDCEveryday tasksLeft-handed use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality craftsmanshipSmooth deploymentPositive blade engagementDurable titanium handleExcellent edge retention for day-to-day use
Lightweight yet strong bladeGood quality 14C28N steelReversible clip for leftiesStonewashed finish hides wear wellClassic slip joint design with modern materials
Common complaints
Two-handed opening onlyLack of half stop on back springHeavy opening and closing tension
Opening requires some effort due to slip joint tension
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