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CIVIVI Brigand vs CRKT Bona Fide
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 1% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$99Most expensive
Weight
107 g (3.77 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
201.1 mm (7.92 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
113.1 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
1.4116 stainless steel (also available in D2 or S35VN steel variants)
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum (OD green) or titanium on LE version
Finish
Satin
Black PVD coating (on 1.4116 steel version)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Manual flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep carry stainless steel pocket clip
Deep-carry over-the-top pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Every day carry (EDC)Collector knivesCamping knivesHunting knivesTactical knives
Everyday carry (EDC)Field strip maintenance without tools
Not best for
Unknown
Premium steel enthusiasts at higher price points
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
Easy to disassemble and clean without toolsSolid Ken Onion design with good flipping actionDeep-carry pocket clipComfortable handle shape
Common complaints
Discontinued status might make acquiring certain models difficultNo sheath includedLimited to tip-up carry positionsWeight may feel heavy to some users
Steel choice not high-end for the priceLE version handle texture can be abrasive in pocketTitanium handle version is heavier than aluminum
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