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CIVIVI Brigand vs Kershaw Outlier
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Outlier stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Brigand stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 33% 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$64.99Cheapest
Weight
107 g (3.77 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
201.1 mm (7.92 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.1 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Satin
BlackWash black-oxide coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Reversible deep carry stainless steel pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Every day carry (EDC)Collector knivesCamping knivesHunting knivesTactical knives
Tactical useEveryday carryUtility tasks like cutting rope and opening packages
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
Ergonomic design with multiple grip options including a finger ringQuick, smooth assisted openingGood edge retention and corrosion resistance of 8Cr13MoV steelVersatile reversible pocket clipCompact and durable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Discontinued status might make acquiring certain models difficultNo sheath includedLimited to tip-up carry positionsWeight may feel heavy to some users
None explicitly mentioned in sources
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