Comparison Console
CIVIVI Altus vs Kershaw Heist
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% 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.
Kershaw Heist 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$55.25Most expensive
US$55Cheapest
Weight
95.6 g (3.37 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.5 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
Overall length
180.8 mm (7.12 in)Shortest
193 mm (7.60 in)Longest
Closed length
105.3 mm (4.15 in)Shortest
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass-filled nylon (GFN)
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Stonewash
Lock type
Button Lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Thumbstud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep Carry, Reversible, Tip Up
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral EDC tasksSmall cutting tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Work projectsLightweight slicing
Not best for
Survival tasksTactical usesHeavy power cutting
Heavy chopping tasksCorrosive environments without care
Common praise
Smooth opening actionAffordable priceSolid build qualityComfortable ergonomic handle
Thin blade stock for slicey grindSlim and lightweight constructionNo-flex handlesSmooth actionSolid ergonomicsGreat value for money
Common complaints
Not intended for heavy or tactical useHandle finish may be plain for some users
Base of pocket clip can catch on pocket hem going in
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