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CIVIVI Biophase vs Spyderco Chicago
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Biophase stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Biophase stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Biophase stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Biophase stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Biophase stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 74% 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$79.9Cheapest
US$102Most expensive
Weight
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.5 mm (3.48 in)Longest
51 mm (2.01 in)Shortest
Overall length
207 mm (8.15 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Closed length
118.5 mm (4.67 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V stainless steel
CTS BD1N
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)
Satin
Lock type
Button lock
LinerLock
Opening method
Flipper
Round Hole
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCLightweightCompactOutdoor usePrecision cutting tasks
Everyday carryCampingHikingTactical use
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
Compact and socially friendly sizeDurable CTS BD1N steel blade with good edge retention and corrosion resistanceSecure and comfortable G-10 handle with peel-ply textureReliable LinerLock mechanismReversible deep-pocket wire clip for ambidextrous tip-up carry
Common complaints
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