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CIVIVI Altus vs CIVIVI Crit
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Altus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit 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$55.25Cheapest
US$87Most expensive
Weight
95.6 g (3.37 oz)Lightest
97.5 g (3.44 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.5 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
80.8 mm (3.18 in)Longest
Overall length
180.8 mm (7.12 in)Shortest
265 mm (10.43 in)Longest
Closed length
105.3 mm (4.15 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
Nitro-V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Micarta
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Stonewashed
Lock type
Button Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumbstud
Front flipper
Clip type
Deep Carry, Reversible, Tip Up
Tip-up/Down,L/R stainless steel wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral EDC tasksSmall cutting tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)
Not best for
Survival tasksTactical usesHeavy power cutting
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth opening actionAffordable priceSolid build qualityComfortable ergonomic handle
Smooth deployment with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotsInnovative dual front flipper design for knife and multitoolGood edge retention and corrosion resistance of Nitro-V steelSolid liner lock mechanism without blade playMulti-tool functionality with several drivers, strap cutter, and bottle openerDeep carry adjustable pocket clip
Common complaints
Not intended for heavy or tactical useHandle finish may be plain for some users
Discontinued model, limited availability
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