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CIVIVI Brigand vs CRKT Thero

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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CRKT Thero stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Thero stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

CRKT Thero stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.

Most expensive

CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.

Lightest

CRKT Thero stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CRKT Thero stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CRKT Thero stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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.

CIVIVI Brigand — Blade length: 88 mm (3.46 in)CIVIVI Brigand — Overall length: 201.1 mm (7.92 in)CIVIVI Brigand — Closed length: 113.1 mm (4.45 in)CIVIVI Brigand — Blade thickness: 3 mm (0.12 in)CIVIVI Brigand — Weight: 107 g (3.77 oz)CIVIVI Brigand — Retail price: US$70CRKT Thero — Blade length: 78 mm (3.07 in)CRKT Thero — Overall length: 186 mm (7.32 in)CRKT Thero — Closed length: 108 mm (4.25 in)CRKT Thero — Blade thickness: 3.3 mm (0.13 in)CRKT Thero — Weight: 87.9 g (3.10 oz)CRKT Thero — Retail price: US$69.99Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$70Most expensive
US$69.99Cheapest
Weight
107 g (3.77 oz)Heaviest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
78 mm (3.07 in)Shortest
Overall length
201.1 mm (7.92 in)Longest
186 mm (7.32 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.1 mm (4.45 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN) with carbon fiber underlay
Finish
Satin
Black oxide finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper or thumb hole
Clip type
Reversible deep carry stainless steel pocket clip
Right hand tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Every day carry (EDC)Collector knivesCamping knivesHunting knivesTactical knives
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight useTasks requiring a secure grip
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
Lightweight and thin designFast opening with flipper and thumb holeSecure grip due to skeletal handle designAesthetically pleasing design with carbon fiber underlay and red anodized pivot ring
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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