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CIVIVI Brigand vs CRKT M21-04G
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-04G stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-04G stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-04G stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-04G stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$83Most expensive
Weight
107 g (3.77 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
101.02 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Overall length
201.1 mm (7.92 in)Shortest
236.55 mm (9.31 in)Longest
Closed length
113.1 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
135.53 mm (5.34 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.53 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
1.4116 stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Corrosion resistant coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep carry stainless steel pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Collector KnivesCamping KnivesHunting KnivesTactical Knives
Everyday CarryTactical UseOutdoor Tasks
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
Exceptional Grip Due To G10 HandleFast And Safe Opening With Flipper And Liner LockHigh Quality Construction At A Reasonable Price
Common complaints
Discontinued Status Might Make Acquiring Certain Models DifficultNo Sheath IncludedLimited To Tip Up Carry PositionsWeight May Feel Heavy To Some Users
Unknown
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