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CIVIVI Brigand vs CRKT Caligo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Caligo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$70.99Most expensive
Weight
107 g (3.77 oz)Heaviest
96 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
201.1 mm (7.92 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.1 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum
Finish
Satin
Black oxide coating on blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep carry stainless steel pocket clip
Right hand only, tip-up, removable steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Every day carry (EDC)Collector knivesCamping knivesHunting knivesTactical knives
Everyday carry
Not best for
Unknown
Hard use work
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
Smooth and fast blade deploymentGood lockup with liner lockAffordable priceErgonomic handle with good balanceStylish design with blue pivot ringSharp blade out of box
Common complaints
Discontinued status might make acquiring certain models difficultNo sheath includedLimited to tip-up carry positionsWeight may feel heavy to some users
Right-hand only clip, no left-hand optionSome find handle grip slickPaint/coating can wear off handle with useBlade detent is light so blade may open by shakingNot built for heavy or hard use
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