Comparison Console
CIVIVI Cetos vs CIVIVI Imperium
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the longest option for blade length.
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$48.75Cheapest
US$80Most expensive
Weight
110.5 g (3.90 oz)Heaviest
89.3 g (3.15 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Longest
88.1 mm (3.47 in)Shortest
Overall length
202.9 mm (7.99 in)Longest
198.9 mm (7.83 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.5 mm (4.51 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
Nitro-V
Handle material
Micarta & Stainless Steel
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black Stonewashed (also beadblasted option noted)
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb stud and front flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPiercing tasksUsers wanting reliable frame lock knife
Everyday carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and swift flipper openingReliable frame lock mechanismGood balance of toughness and corrosion resistance with 14C28N blade steelPleasant handle materials and design
Strong blade steel with good corrosion resistanceAmbidextrous opening
Common complaints
Product discontinued, limited availability
Unknown
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