Comparison Console
CIVIVI Cetos vs Kershaw Turismo 5505
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$44.99Cheapest
Weight
110.5 g (3.90 oz)Heaviest
94 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Longest
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
Overall length
202.9 mm (7.99 in)Longest
171 mm (6.73 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.5 mm (4.51 in)Longest
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
Micarta & Stainless Steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Black Stonewashed (also beadblasted option noted)
Black PVD coating on handle; Satin finish on blade with sanded flats
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Assist opening with SpeedSafe/KVT ball bearing or bronze phosphor washers, flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Ambidextrous reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPiercing tasksUsers wanting reliable frame lock knife
Everyday carryCompact pocket knifeUsers who prefer assisted opening
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty tasks requiring larger blade
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 size with comfortable four-finger gripSmooth and quick assisted openingGood blade steel (D2) with excellent edge retentionStealthy black finish and quality construction
Common complaints
Product discontinued, limited availability
Some older models use KVT ball bearings; newer use bronze phosphor washers which may differ in feelLimited blade length for larger tasks
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online