Comparison Console
CIVIVI Cetos vs CRKT Fossil
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 7% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Fossil stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Fossil stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$34Cheapest
Weight
110.5 g (3.90 oz)Lightest
119.05 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Shortest
88.8 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
202.9 mm (7.99 in)Longest
195.3 mm (7.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.5 mm (4.51 in)Longest
109.5 mm (4.31 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Micarta & Stainless Steel
2Cr13 Stainless Steel with G10 overlays
Finish
Black Stonewashed (also beadblasted option noted)
Satin
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper and thumb hole
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Removable pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPiercing tasksUsers wanting reliable frame lock knife
Everyday carryEDCGeneral purpose folding knife
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
Fast and smooth openingComfortable and secure gripStrong solid frame lockAttractive satin finish bladeGood value for price
Common complaints
Product discontinued, limited availability
No option to switch pocket clip sideHandle may feel bulky for small hands
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