Comparison Console
CIVIVI Cogent vs CIVIVI Mini Sandbar
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Mini Sandbar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Mini Sandbar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Mini Sandbar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cogent stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Mini Sandbar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cogent stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Mini Sandbar stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cogent stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Mini Sandbar stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cogent stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% 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$82.4Most expensive
US$51.12Cheapest
Weight
108.36 g (3.82 oz)Heaviest
75.9 g (2.68 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.2 mm (3.47 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
200.1 mm (7.88 in)Longest
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
Closed length
111.9 mm (4.41 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N
Nitro-V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
Button Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Unknown
Clip type
Tip-Up, Reversible
Titanium Deep Carry Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday CarryCompact CarryUsers looking for a slicey blade with good ergonomics
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Good value for priceEasy one-handed operationLightweight ergonomic G10 handle
Great ergonomicsSlicey blade with unique shapeReliable Nitro-V steelSmooth action with caged ball bearingsCompact and lightweight
Common complaints
Unknown
Discontinued productCan be a little short handle for larger hands
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