CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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.
8Cr13MoV stainless steel with titanium carbo-nitride coating
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless steel with titanium carbo-nitride coating
Finish
Satin
Matte grey titanium carbo-nitride coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner lock / frame lock with lockbar stabilization
Opening method
Flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening with dual thumbstuds and flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep carry stainless steel pocket clip
Reversible carrying clip, 4-position (right or left, tip-up or tip-down)
Use case profile
Best for
▣Every day carry (EDC)▣Collector knives▣Camping knives▣Hunting knives▣Tactical knives
▣Everyday carry▣Work▣EDC use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Good value and quality for the price✓Smooth flipper opening with caged ceramic ball bearing pivot✓Comfortable and secure grip due to coarse textured G10 handle and chamfered edges✓Solid liner lock mechanism✓Appropriate blade hardness (HRC 59-61) for durability and sharpness retention
✓Solid build quality✓Fast assisted opening✓Comfortable handle✓Good value for the price✓Versatile pocket carry options
Common complaints
⚠Discontinued status might make acquiring certain models difficult⚠No sheath included⚠Limited to tip-up carry positions⚠Weight may feel heavy to some users