Comparison Console
CIVIVI Asticus vs CRKT Avant
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 28% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI 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 Asticus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Asticus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Asticus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Asticus 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$65Cheapest
US$75Most expensive
Weight
110 g (3.88 oz)Lightest
153.09 g (5.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.4 mm (3.80 in)Longest
80.65 mm (3.18 in)Shortest
Overall length
223.7 mm (8.81 in)Longest
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Longest
109.52 mm (4.31 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.63 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 (standard model), Stainless Damascus (C2002DS-1 variant)
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
G10 (standard model), Carbon fiber & G10 (C2002DS-1 variant)
Carbon Fiber with G10 base
Finish
Satin (standard model), Damascus (C2002DS-1 variant)
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper with ambidextrous thumb studs and IKBS ball bearing pivot
Clip type
Tip-up, Left/Right
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)CampingHuntingOutdoor activities
Everyday Carry (EDC)Utility Cutting TasksLight to Moderate Outdoor Use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy Duty ChoppingSurvival Scenarios Requiring Fixed Blade
Common praise
Great value for priceGood build qualitySmooth flipper deploymentVersatile for multiple use cases
Smooth and reliable flipper openingLightweight yet sturdy carbon fiber handleGood balance of blade length and portabilityAttractive aesthetic with bronze accents
Common complaints
No sheath includedNo left-handed clip option mentioned explicitly
None clearly supported by provided sources
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