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CIVIVI Brigand vs CRKT HVAS
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT HVAS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 60% 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$53.97Cheapest
Weight
107 g (3.77 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
201.1 mm (7.92 in)Longest
201 mm (7.91 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.1 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
1.4116 stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep carry stainless steel pocket clip
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Every day carry (EDC)Collector knivesCamping knivesHunting knivesTactical knives
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
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
Easy maintenance with Field Strip technologySmooth action and good blade designLightweight and durable glass reinforced nylon handleSecure liner lock mechanism
Common complaints
Discontinued status might make acquiring certain models difficultNo sheath includedLimited to tip-up carry positionsWeight may feel heavy to some users
Handle has multiple hot spots and can feel cheapPocket clip and scale edges may cause discomfortConsidered a good limited use knife but not great value
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