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CIVIVI Cetos vs Cold Steel Counter TAC I
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 19% 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$48.75Most expensive
US$47.99Cheapest
Weight
110.5 g (3.90 oz)Lightest
130 g (4.59 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Overall length
202.9 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
Closed length
114.5 mm (4.51 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
AUS-8 stainless steel
Handle material
Micarta & Stainless Steel
Kray-Ex polymer
Finish
Black Stonewashed (also beadblasted option noted)
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame Lock
Fixed
Opening method
Flipper
Unknown
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPiercing tasksUsers wanting reliable frame lock knife
Self defenseBoot knife useClose quarters utilityGeneral duty tasks
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
Very sharp bladeComfortable and grippy handleDurable full tang constructionSecure sheath with good retention
Common complaints
Product discontinued, limited availability
Sheath clip may separate from sheath under heavy useNot ideal for defensive parrying and deflecting maneuvers
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