Comparison Console
CIVIVI Cogent vs Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Cogent stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Cogent stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cogent stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cogent stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cogent stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto 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$82.4Cheapest
US$85Most expensive
Weight
108.36 g (3.82 oz)Heaviest
90.72 g (3.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.2 mm (3.47 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
200.1 mm (7.88 in)Shortest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
Closed length
111.9 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N
AUS-10A stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Tumbled,satin (varies by source)
Lock type
Button Lock
Tri-Ad Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Tip-Up, Reversible
Stainless pocket/belt clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight carryTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Good value for priceEasy one-handed operationLightweight ergonomic G10 handle
Lightweight and ultra slim designHigh quality AUS-10A steel bladeComfortable G-10 handleStrong and reliable Tri-Ad LockAffordable price
Common complaints
Unknown
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