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CIVIVI Brigand vs CIVIVI Synergy4
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$70Cheapest
US$115Most expensive
Weight
107 g (3.77 oz)Lightest
144 g (5.08 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
Overall length
201.1 mm (7.92 in)Shortest
237 mm (9.33 in)Longest
Closed length
113.1 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
Nitro-V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Black Blade Finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Nested Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Front Flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep carry stainless steel pocket clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Every day carry (EDC)Collector knivesCamping knivesHunting knivesTactical knives
Everyday Carry (EDC)CampingTactical UsePiercing tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Good value and quality for the priceSmooth flipper opening with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotComfortable and secure grip due to coarse textured G10 handle and chamfered edgesSolid liner lock mechanismAppropriate blade hardness (HRC 59-61) for durability and sharpness retention
Excellent edge retention of Nitro V steelSecure and reliable nested liner lockComfortable and durable G10 handleSmooth deployment with front flipperVersatile tanto blade for piercing and utilityGood balance of quality and price
Common complaints
Discontinued status might make acquiring certain models difficultNo sheath includedLimited to tip-up carry positionsWeight may feel heavy to some users
Liner lock may be stiff and require practice to operate
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