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CIVIVI Clavi vs Kershaw Epistle
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 23% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Epistle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$53.99Cheapest
Weight
47.1 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
61 g (2.15 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
77.6 mm (3.06 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
174.4 mm (6.87 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Closed length
99.6 mm (3.92 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Bead-blasted finish, clear anodized handle
Lock type
Nested Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Front Flipper
Manual opening with thumb stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, L/R
Single-position pocketclip (tip-up, right)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPrecision cutting tasksComfortable everyday carrySharpness and edge retention
Everyday carryLightweight tasksMinimalist design appreciation
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 slim designDurable 8Cr13MoV blade steelEasy one-handed manual openingGood corrosion resistanceClear anodized aluminum handle for durability and style
Common complaints
Limited versatility of Wharncliffe blade shape for some tasks
Discontinued product, limited availability
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