Comparison Console
CIVIVI Cetos vs Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 14% 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$45.79Cheapest
Weight
110.5 g (3.90 oz)Heaviest
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
202.9 mm (7.99 in)Longest
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.5 mm (4.51 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
AUS10A
Handle material
Micarta & Stainless Steel
Glass-Filled Nylon (GFN)
Finish
Black Stonewashed (also beadblasted option noted)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame Lock
Tri-Ad lock
Opening method
Flipper
Dual thumb stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Two-way reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPiercing tasksUsers wanting reliable frame lock knife
Everyday carryMilitaryLaw enforcementFire and rescue personnelCivilians requiring versatile cutting tool
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 and ambidextrous Tri-Ad locking mechanismDurable glass reinforced nylon handle with gentle textureExcellent edge retention and strength from AUS10A steelLightweight and compact for easy carry
Common complaints
Product discontinued, limited availability
Unknown
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