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CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum vs Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$75.9Cheapest
US$85Most expensive
Weight
95.8 g (3.38 oz)Heaviest
91 g (3.21 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.1 mm (3.47 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
203.1 mm (8.00 in)Longest
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
AUS-10A Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
Button Lock
Tri-Ad Lock
Opening method
Button Lock
Unknown
Clip type
Tip-Up, L/R
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUtility tasksCamping
Everyday carry (EDC)Outdoor adventuresReliable cutting tool
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and reliable button lock mechanismBalanced design with comfortable gripSharp and durable 14C28N blade steelLightweight and easy to carry
Lightweight and slim designExceptional blade steel (AUS-10A) with good edge retentionSecure and reliable Tri-Ad lock mechanismComfortable, grippy G-10 handleGood value for the price
Common complaints
Potential legal restrictions regarding 'gravity knife' designation in some jurisdictions
Unknown
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