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CIVIVI Cetos vs CRKT Inara
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Inara stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 25% 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$56Most expensive
Weight
110.5 g (3.90 oz)Heaviest
51 g (1.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Longest
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
Overall length
202.9 mm (7.99 in)Longest
168 mm (6.61 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.5 mm (4.51 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.2 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
Micarta & Stainless Steel
G10 (front), stainless steel (back)
Finish
Black Stonewashed (also beadblasted option noted)
Black stonewash, tumbled
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Tip-up, right hand only
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPiercing TasksUsers Wanting Reliable Frame Lock Knife
Everyday CarryUtility TasksOutdoor ActivitiesGeneral Purpose CuttingSelf Defense
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
Lightweight And Slim ProfileSmooth And Lightning Fast Opening With Ikbs Ball Bearing Pivot SystemStrong, Fine Tip BladeSecure Frame LockGood Balance And Grip
Common complaints
Product Discontinued, Limited Availability
Requires Some Practice To Open One Handed Comfortably
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