Comparison Console
CIVIVI Clavi vs CRKT Thero
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$69.4Cheapest
US$69.99Most expensive
Weight
47.1 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
77.6 mm (3.06 in)Shortest
78 mm (3.07 in)Longest
Overall length
174.4 mm (6.87 in)Shortest
186 mm (7.32 in)Longest
Closed length
99.6 mm (3.92 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN) with carbon fiber underlay
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Black oxide finish
Lock type
Nested Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Front Flipper
Flipper or thumb hole
Clip type
Tip-Up, L/R
Right hand tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPrecision Cutting TasksComfortable Everyday CarrySharpness And Edge Retention
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight UseTasks Requiring A Secure Grip
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
Lightweight And Thin DesignFast Opening With Flipper And Thumb HoleSecure Grip Due To Skeletal Handle DesignAesthetically Pleasing Design With Carbon Fiber Underlay And Red Anodized Pivot Ring
Common complaints
Limited Versatility Of Wharncliffe Blade Shape For Some Tasks
Unknown
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