Comparison Console
CIVIVI Clavi 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 16% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% 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 24% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 97% 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$69.4Most expensive
US$53Cheapest
Weight
47.1 g (1.66 oz)Heaviest
39.6 g (1.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
77.6 mm (3.06 in)Longest
39.4 mm (1.55 in)Shortest
Overall length
174.4 mm (6.87 in)Longest
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
99.6 mm (3.92 in)Longest
60.6 mm (2.39 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
9Cr18MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Gray Stonewashed / Beadblasted (Blackwashed option)
Lock type
Nested Liner Lock
Double Detent Slip Joint
Opening method
Front Flipper
Front Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, L/R
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPrecision cutting tasksComfortable everyday carrySharpness and edge retention
Everyday Carry (EDC)Precision slicingLight utility tasks
Not best for
Tasks requiring a curved blade belly, like skinning
Unknown
Common praise
Well-built and solid feel for its sizeExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistance from Nitro-V steelComfortable and secure G10 handle gripSmooth blade deployment with reliable lockupGood balance of weight and size for everyday carryDurable materials with minimal wear over time
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
Limited versatility of Wharncliffe blade shape for some tasks
Unknown
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