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CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond vs CRKT Thero

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

CRKT Thero stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

CRKT Thero stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

CRKT Thero stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CRKT Thero stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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.

CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond — Blade length: 82.6 mm (3.25 in)CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond — Overall length: 190 mm (7.48 in)CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond — Closed length: 107.4 mm (4.23 in)CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond — Blade thickness: 3 mm (0.12 in)CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond — Weight: 84.1 g (2.97 oz)CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond — Retail price: US$47CRKT Thero — Blade length: 78 mm (3.07 in)CRKT Thero — Overall length: 186 mm (7.32 in)CRKT Thero — Closed length: 108 mm (4.25 in)CRKT Thero — Blade thickness: 3.3 mm (0.13 in)CRKT Thero — Weight: 87.9 g (3.10 oz)CRKT Thero — Retail price: US$69.99Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$47Cheapest
US$69.99Most expensive
Weight
84.1 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.6 mm (3.25 in)Longest
78 mm (3.07 in)Shortest
Overall length
190 mm (7.48 in)Longest
186 mm (7.32 in)Shortest
Closed length
107.4 mm (4.23 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
9Cr18MoV
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
Fiber-glass Reinforced Nylon
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN) with carbon fiber underlay
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Black oxide finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper & Thumb Stud
Flipper or thumb hole
Clip type
Tip-Up, L/R
Right hand tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical UseCamping
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight useTasks requiring a secure grip
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and comfortable FRN handleGood blade steel 9Cr18MoVSmooth and snappy flipping actionAffordable price point
Lightweight and thin designFast opening with flipper and thumb holeSecure grip due to skeletal handle designAesthetically pleasing design with carbon fiber underlay and red anodized pivot ring
Common complaints
Discontinued so availability limitedNo specialized or premium steel options in standard model
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