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CIVIVI Clavi vs Spyderco Squeak
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Squeak 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 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Clavi stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 52% 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$99Most expensive
Weight
47.1 g (1.66 oz)Heaviest
46 g (1.62 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
77.6 mm (3.06 in)Longest
51 mm (2.01 in)Shortest
Overall length
174.4 mm (6.87 in)Longest
128 mm (5.04 in)Shortest
Closed length
99.6 mm (3.92 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
Bohler-Uddeholm N690Co
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
Nested Liner Lock
Slipjoint (non-locking)
Opening method
Front Flipper
One-hand thumb hole
Clip type
Tip-Up, L/R
Reversible tip-up wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPrecision cutting tasksComfortable everyday carrySharpness and edge retention
Legally restricted carry where locking folders are prohibitedEveryday carry
Not best for
Tasks requiring a curved blade belly, like skinning
Heavy duty tasks requiring locking blades
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 lightweightComfortable ergonomic handle with textured jimpingEasy to carry with reversible deep pocket clip
Common complaints
Limited versatility of Wharncliffe blade shape for some tasks
No locking mechanism may not suit all usersBlade length is short for some cutting tasks
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