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CIVIVI Cogent vs CRKT Homefront
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Cogent stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Cogent stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Cogent stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cogent stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cogent stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% 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.
CRKT Homefront 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$165Most expensive
Weight
108.36 g (3.82 oz)Lightest
136.08 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
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
211.14 mm (8.31 in)Longest
Closed length
111.9 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
120.13 mm (4.73 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N
AUS-8 stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061 aluminum
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Brushed steel, satin finish
Lock type
Button Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, Reversible
Deep carry metal pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday carryField use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Good value for priceEasy one-handed operationLightweight ergonomic G10 handle
Smooth flipping actionField strip technology for easy maintenanceGood ergonomics and feelSturdy and lightweight handleGood customer service
Common complaints
Unknown
Field strip can catch on clothesHandle sometimes feels cheapBlade prone to rusting with neglectAction may be less tight due to field strip design
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