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CIVIVI Cetos vs CRKT Squid
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Squid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid 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.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 40% 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$43Cheapest
Weight
110.5 g (3.90 oz)Heaviest
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
202.9 mm (7.99 in)Longest
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.5 mm (4.51 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
Micarta & Stainless Steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Black Stonewashed (also beadblasted option noted)
Black stonewash
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPiercing tasksUsers wanting reliable frame lock knife
Everyday carryGeneral utilityEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy cutting tasksLarger hand users
Common praise
Smooth and swift flipper openingReliable frame lock mechanismGood balance of toughness and corrosion resistance with 14C28N blade steelPleasant handle materials and design
Compact sizeDurable constructionEasy maintenance blade steelDeep carry pocket clip for secure carryAffordable price
Common complaints
Product discontinued, limited availability
Small size may be cramped for larger handsDifficult to open with one handHeavier than expected for its size
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