Comparison Console
CIVIVI Biophase vs CIVIVI Mini Asticus
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Biophase stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Mini Asticus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Mini Asticus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Biophase stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Biophase stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Mini Asticus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Mini Asticus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Biophase stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Mini Asticus stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Biophase 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$79.9Most expensive
US$70Cheapest
Weight
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Lightest
84.9 g (2.99 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.5 mm (3.48 in)Longest
82.6 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
207 mm (8.15 in)Longest
191.7 mm (7.55 in)Shortest
Closed length
118.5 mm (4.67 in)Longest
109.1 mm (4.30 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V stainless steel
10Cr15CoMoV
Handle material
Aluminum and coarse burgundy G-10 (standard version); Aluminum & carbon fiber overlay on black G-10 (Damascus version)
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Dual satin and black stonewash (standard version); Black stonewashed, satin flat (manufacturer)
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Button lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Tip-Up, L/R
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCLightweightCompactOutdoor usePrecision cutting tasks
EDCEveryday carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
LightweightSmooth operation due to caged ceramic ball bearing pivotDurable corrosion-resistant Nitro-V bladeAmbidextrous tip-up pocket clipErgonomic and secure handle grip
Good handlingQuality blade steel
Common complaints
Unknown
Some reports of lockstick and difficulty opening blade
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