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CIVIVI Appalachian Drifter vs CRKT Crossbones
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Crossbones stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Appalachian Drifter stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Appalachian Drifter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Appalachian Drifter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Appalachian Drifter stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$98Most expensive
US$70Cheapest
Weight
70.6 g (2.49 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.2 mm (2.96 in)Shortest
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Overall length
172.7 mm (6.80 in)Shortest
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
Closed length
97.5 mm (3.84 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN
AUS-8
Handle material
Micarta
Aluminum
Finish
Gray stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
Double Detent Slip Joint
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
EDCGentleman's use
Everyday carryCutting meatOpening envelopesGeneral utility
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Good blade steel CPM S35VNCompact and lightweight designQuality Micarta handleConvenient slip joint lock with flipper opening
Versatile everyday carry knifeSmooth and fast opening with IKBS bearing pivotSleek and modern appearanceLightweight and slim design
Common complaints
No locking mechanism: slip joint only
Can be tricky to clean due to IKBS bearingsTip ergonomics not the easiest for some usesLockup and deployment mixed under some conditions
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