Comparison Console
CIVIVI Altus vs Kershaw Volt II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Volt II 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$62.99Most expensive
Weight
95.6 g (3.37 oz)Heaviest
93.6 g (3.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.5 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
180.8 mm (7.12 in)Longest
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
Closed length
105.3 mm (4.15 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Bead-blasted finish (standard blade) or black-oxide coating (black variant)
Lock type
Button Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumbstud
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Deep Carry, Reversible, Tip Up
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up right or tip-down left)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral EDC tasksSmall cutting tasks
Everyday carryOutdoor useTacticalWork tasks
Not best for
Survival tasksTactical usesHeavy power cutting
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth opening actionAffordable priceSolid build qualityComfortable ergonomic handle
Durable blade steel with good edge retentionLightweight and strong handleFast, easy assisted openingVersatile reversible clipSecure locking liner
Common complaints
Not intended for heavy or tactical useHandle finish may be plain for some users
Discontinued statusVariations in retail pricingManufactured in China
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