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CIVIVI Altus vs CIVIVI Voltaic
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 19% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Altus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$89.7Most expensive
Weight
95.6 g (3.37 oz)Lightest
118.2 g (4.17 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.5 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
88.5 mm (3.48 in)Longest
Overall length
180.8 mm (7.12 in)Shortest
203.5 mm (8.01 in)Longest
Closed length
105.3 mm (4.15 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
14C28N
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless Steel with Wood Inlay
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Button Lock
Nested Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumbstud
Flipper Tab
Clip type
Deep Carry, Reversible, Tip Up
Tip-Up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral EDC tasksSmall cutting tasks
Everyday CarryEDCOffice useGeneral slicing tasks
Not best for
Survival tasksTactical usesHeavy power cutting
Heavy outdoor adventuresPremium boutique steel enthusiasts
Common praise
Smooth opening actionAffordable priceSolid build qualityComfortable ergonomic handle
Smooth flipper action aided by ceramic ball bearingsExcellent attention to detailDurable, corrosion-resistant Sandvik 14C28N steelGood value for price under $100Reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Common complaints
Not intended for heavy or tactical useHandle finish may be plain for some users
Not considered premium steel by enthusiastsNot suited for very heavy duty outdoor tasks
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