Comparison Console
CIVIVI Aquila vs CRKT M21-14SF
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Aquila stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Aquila stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Aquila stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-14SF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Aquila stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-14SF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Aquila stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-14SF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Aquila stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-14SF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$80Cheapest
US$110Most expensive
Weight
115.5 g (4.07 oz)Lightest
161.59 g (5.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
101.35 mm (3.99 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
234.95 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
136.53 mm (5.38 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Japanese VG-10 stainless steel
AUS 8
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum
Finish
Satin
Titanium Nitride
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Side reversible titanium pocket clip
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)
Tactical useEveryday carryUtility cutting
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
Strong and lightweight aluminum handleEffective triple point serrations for cutting fibrous materialsSecure liner lock with automated safetyGood blade strength due to spear point design
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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