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CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond vs CIVIVI Cetos
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos 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$47Cheapest
US$48.75Most expensive
Weight
84.1 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
110.5 g (3.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.6 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Longest
Overall length
190 mm (7.48 in)Shortest
202.9 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
107.4 mm (4.23 in)Shortest
114.5 mm (4.51 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
9Cr18MoV
14C28N
Handle material
Fiber-glass Reinforced Nylon
Micarta & Stainless Steel
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Black Stonewashed (also beadblasted option noted)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Flipper & Thumb Stud
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, L/R
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical UseCamping
EDCPiercing tasksUsers wanting reliable frame lock knife
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and comfortable FRN handleGood blade steel 9Cr18MoVSmooth and snappy flipping actionAffordable price point
Smooth and swift flipper openingReliable frame lock mechanismGood balance of toughness and corrosion resistance with 14C28N blade steelPleasant handle materials and design
Common complaints
Discontinued so availability limitedNo specialized or premium steel options in standard model
Product discontinued, limited availability
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