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CIVIVI Brigand vs CRKT Crossbones
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 57% 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 Crossbones stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$70
US$70
Weight
107 g (3.77 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Overall length
201.1 mm (7.92 in)Shortest
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
Closed length
113.1 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
AUS-8
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep carry stainless steel pocket clip
Right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Collector KnivesCamping KnivesHunting KnivesTactical Knives
Everyday CarryCutting MeatOpening EnvelopesGeneral Utility
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
Versatile Everyday Carry KnifeSmooth And Fast Opening With Ikbs Bearing PivotSleek And Modern AppearanceLightweight And Slim Design
Common complaints
Discontinued Status Might Make Acquiring Certain Models DifficultNo Sheath IncludedLimited To Tip Up Carry PositionsWeight May Feel Heavy To Some Users
Can Be Tricky To Clean Due To Ikbs BearingsTip Ergonomics Not The Easiest For Some UsesLockup And Deployment Mixed Under Some Conditions
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