Comparison Console
CIVIVI Chronic vs CIVIVI Ki-V
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Chronic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Chronic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Chronic stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Chronic stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 108% 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$57Most expensive
US$53Cheapest
Weight
70 g (2.47 oz)Heaviest
39.6 g (1.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82 mm (3.23 in)Longest
39.4 mm (1.55 in)Shortest
Overall length
186 mm (7.32 in)Longest
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
60.6 mm (2.39 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
9Cr18MoV
9Cr18MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Gray Stonewashed / Beadblasted (Blackwashed option)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Double Detent Slip Joint
Opening method
Flipper
Front Flipper
Clip type
Tip-up, reversible left/right
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)
Everyday Carry (EDC)Precision slicingLight utility tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Good value for priceSmooth opening aided by caged steel ball bearing pivotAmbidextrous pocket clipSolid build quality for an EDC knife
Compact and ultra lightweight designSmooth front flipper action with ceramic ball bearing pivotRazor sharp 9Cr18MoV bladeDouble detent slip joint makes it legal in many locationsDurable G10 handle
Common complaints
Some variations have different blade steels (D2)Not heavy duty enough for hard tactical use
Unknown
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