Comparison Console
CIVIVI Cetos vs Kershaw Filter
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$41.99Cheapest
Weight
110.5 g (3.90 oz)Lightest
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
202.9 mm (7.99 in)Longest
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.5 mm (4.51 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
4Cr14 stainless steel
Handle material
Micarta & Stainless Steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Black Stonewashed (also beadblasted option noted)
Black-Oxide BlackWash coating on blade and handle
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Single-position deep-carry pocketclip, right side, tip-down
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPiercing tasksUsers wanting reliable frame lock knife
Everyday carryWork
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
Well-balanced and solid frame lock actionComfortable stainless steel handle with smooth contouringProtective BlackWash coating hides wear and resists scratchesFast and easy one-handed assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
Common complaints
Product discontinued, limited availability
None clearly documented in provided sources
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