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CIVIVI Asticus vs CIVIVI Pentad
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Asticus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Asticus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Asticus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Pentad stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Asticus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Pentad stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Pentad stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Asticus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Pentad stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Asticus stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$65Cheapest
US$99.7Most expensive
Weight
110 g (3.88 oz)Lightest
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.4 mm (3.80 in)Longest
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Shortest
Overall length
223.7 mm (8.81 in)Longest
210.8 mm (8.30 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Longest
122.4 mm (4.82 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 (standard model), Stainless Damascus (C2002DS-1 variant)
Nitro-V
Handle material
G10 (standard model), Carbon fiber & G10 (C2002DS-1 variant)
Micarta
Finish
Satin (standard model), Damascus (C2002DS-1 variant)
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper Tab, Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up, Left/Right
Tip-Up, Reversible (Left/Right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)CampingHuntingOutdoor Activities
Everyday Carry (EDC)CampingOutdoor UseGift
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Great Value For PriceGood Build QualitySmooth Flipper DeploymentVersatile For Multiple Use Cases
Good Ergonomic Handle With Secure GripVersatile Deployment Options With Flipper Tab And Thumb StudRobust Blade Steel With Good Corrosion Resistance And Edge RetentionReversible Pocket Clip For Ambidextrous Carry
Common complaints
No Sheath IncludedNo Left Handed Clip Option Mentioned Explicitly
Unknown
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