Comparison Console
CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond vs Kershaw Epistle
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% 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 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond 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$47Cheapest
US$53.99Most expensive
Weight
84.1 g (2.97 oz)Heaviest
61 g (2.15 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.6 mm (3.25 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
190 mm (7.48 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
107.4 mm (4.23 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
9Cr18MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Fiber-glass Reinforced Nylon
Aluminum
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Bead-blasted finish, clear anodized handle
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper & Thumb Stud
Manual opening with thumb stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, L/R
Single-position pocketclip (tip-up, right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical UseCamping
Everyday carryLightweight tasksMinimalist design appreciation
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and comfortable FRN handleGood blade steel 9Cr18MoVSmooth and snappy flipping actionAffordable price point
Lightweight and slim designDurable 8Cr13MoV blade steelEasy one-handed manual openingGood corrosion resistanceClear anodized aluminum handle for durability and style
Common complaints
Discontinued so availability limitedNo specialized or premium steel options in standard model
Discontinued product, limited availability
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