Comparison Console
CIVIVI Aquila vs CIVIVI Mini Asticus
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Mini Asticus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Mini Asticus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Mini Asticus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Aquila stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Mini Asticus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Aquila stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Mini Asticus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Aquila stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Mini Asticus stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Aquila 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$80Most expensive
US$70Cheapest
Weight
115.5 g (4.07 oz)Heaviest
84.9 g (2.99 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
82.6 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
191.7 mm (7.55 in)Shortest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
109.1 mm (4.30 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Japanese VG-10 stainless steel
10Cr15CoMoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Side reversible titanium pocket clip
Tip-Up, L/R
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)
EDCEveryday carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and solid buildGood edge retention and corrosion resistanceSmooth flipper opening with ceramic ball bearing pivotValue priced quality EDC knife
Good handlingQuality blade steel
Common complaints
Unknown
Some reports of lockstick and difficulty opening blade
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