Comparison Console
CIVIVI Altus vs Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point
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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$55.25Most expensive
US$45.79Cheapest
Weight
95.6 g (3.37 oz)Lightest
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.5 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
Overall length
180.8 mm (7.12 in)Longest
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
105.3 mm (4.15 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
AUS10A
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass-Filled Nylon (GFN)
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Stonewashed
Lock type
Button Lock
Tri-Ad lock
Opening method
Thumbstud
Dual thumb stud
Clip type
Deep Carry, Reversible, Tip Up
Two-way reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral EDC tasksSmall cutting tasks
Everyday carryMilitaryLaw enforcementFire and rescue personnelCivilians requiring versatile cutting tool
Not best for
Survival tasksTactical usesHeavy power cutting
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth opening actionAffordable priceSolid build qualityComfortable ergonomic handle
Strong and ambidextrous Tri-Ad locking mechanismDurable glass reinforced nylon handle with gentle textureExcellent edge retention and strength from AUS10A steelLightweight and compact for easy carry
Common complaints
Not intended for heavy or tactical useHandle finish may be plain for some users
Unknown
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