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CIVIVI Brigand vs CIVIVI Varius
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the longest option for overall 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$70Cheapest
US$74Most expensive
Weight
107 g (3.77 oz)Heaviest
72.4 g (2.55 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
82.7 mm (3.26 in)Shortest
Overall length
201.1 mm (7.92 in)Longest
187.5 mm (7.38 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.1 mm (4.45 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
D2
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Flipper
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible deep carry stainless steel pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Every day carry (EDC)Collector knivesCamping knivesHunting knivesTactical knives
CampingEDCLight bushcraftFood preparationFeathering sticksLight camp chores
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty batoning or chopping
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
Well-balancedSecure gripFull-tang constructionDurable blade materialGood edge retentionAffordable price
Common complaints
Discontinued status might make acquiring certain models difficultNo sheath includedLimited to tip-up carry positionsWeight may feel heavy to some users
Handle can cause hotspots on extended useBasic sheath lacking advanced featuresFactory edge may require refinement
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