Comparison Console
CIVIVI Cetos vs CRKT Tuna
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Tuna stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the longest option for closed length.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$69.99Most expensive
Weight
110.5 g (3.90 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Longest
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
Overall length
202.9 mm (7.99 in)Longest
195 mm (7.68 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.5 mm (4.51 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
Micarta & Stainless Steel
G10 and stainless steel
Finish
Black Stonewashed (also beadblasted option noted)
Black stonewash on blade, stonewash finish on handle steel scale
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Tip-up pocket clip, right side
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPiercing tasksUsers wanting reliable frame lock knife
Everyday carry (EDC)General useHeavy 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
Rugged and tested locking systemClean and essential linesCompact and lightweightGood grip and durabilityReliable performanceSmooth deployment after break-in
Common complaints
Product discontinued, limited availability
Blade not very sharp out of the boxInitially stiff action requiring break-in
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