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CIVIVI Clavi vs Kershaw Chive
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Chive stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Chive stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Chive stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Chive stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 62% 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$109.99Most expensive
Weight
47.1 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
48 g (1.69 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
77.6 mm (3.06 in)Longest
48 mm (1.89 in)Shortest
Overall length
174.4 mm (6.87 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
99.6 mm (3.92 in)Longest
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)
2.3 mm (0.09 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
420HC stainless steel (also available in Damascus steel)
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
410 stainless steel
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Bead-blasted finish
Lock type
Nested Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Front Flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, L/R
Single-position steel pocket clip, tip-down carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPrecision cutting tasksComfortable everyday carrySharpness and edge retention
Everyday carrySmall utility cutting tasksPocket carry
Not best for
Tasks requiring a curved blade belly, like skinning
Heavy chopping tasksTactical use requiring larger blade
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 lightweightDurable steel and handleQuick assisted openingReliable frame lockGreat for everyday carry
Common complaints
Limited versatility of Wharncliffe blade shape for some tasks
Small blade limits use to light tasksNot intended for heavy duty cutting
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