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CIVIVI Cetos vs WE Knife StarHawk
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife StarHawk stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife StarHawk stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 491% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife StarHawk stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife StarHawk 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.
WE Knife StarHawk stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cetos stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 24% 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$288.3Most expensive
Weight
110.5 g (3.90 oz)Heaviest
102.1 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Longest
71.5 mm (2.81 in)Shortest
Overall length
202.9 mm (7.99 in)Longest
170.5 mm (6.71 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.5 mm (4.51 in)Longest
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
CPM 20CV (also available in Damasteel variant)
Handle material
Micarta & Stainless Steel
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Black Stonewashed (also beadblasted option noted)
Blade finish: Silver Bead Blasted (20CV variant), Black Stonewash (20V variant); Handle color/finish: Blue or Black titanium
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Tip-Up, reversible, L/R
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPiercing tasksUsers wanting reliable frame lock knife
EDCTactical useCollector
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
Quality frame lock mechanismPremium blade steels optionsLightweight titanium handleSmooth flipper opening with ceramic bearings
Common complaints
Product discontinued, limited availability
Model variants can be expensive (especially Damasteel version)Discontinued status can limit availability
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