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CIVIVI Brigand vs CRKT Endorser
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Endorser stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Endorser stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Endorser stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Endorser stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Endorser stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Endorser 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$70Most expensive
US$66Cheapest
Weight
107 g (3.77 oz)Heaviest
90.72 g (3.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
80.77 mm (3.18 in)Shortest
Overall length
201.1 mm (7.92 in)Longest
185.67 mm (7.31 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.1 mm (4.45 in)Longest
105.92 mm (4.17 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Black oxide coating on blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
OutBurst assisted opening with thumb stud
Clip type
Reversible deep carry stainless steel pocket clip
Right hand only, tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Every day carry (EDC)Collector knivesCamping knivesHunting knivesTactical knives
Everyday carry (EDC)Urban and rural EDC tasksUtility tasks
Not best for
Unknown
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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
Fast and smooth assisted openingGood ergonomics with finger groovesDurable and corrosion resistant blade coatingSecure liner lock mechanismComfortable and grippy G10 handle
Common complaints
Discontinued status might make acquiring certain models difficultNo sheath includedLimited to tip-up carry positionsWeight may feel heavy to some users
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