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CIVIVI Cogent vs CRKT MinimalX
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT MinimalX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT MinimalX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT MinimalX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cogent stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT MinimalX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cogent stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT MinimalX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cogent stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT MinimalX stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Cogent stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 59% 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$60Cheapest
Weight
108.36 g (3.82 oz)Heaviest
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.2 mm (3.47 in)Longest
55.58 mm (2.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
200.1 mm (7.88 in)Longest
134.54 mm (5.30 in)Shortest
Closed length
111.9 mm (4.41 in)Longest
79.22 mm (3.12 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N
12C27
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless Steel
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Brush / Satin
Lock type
Button Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, Reversible
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday carryPrecision tasksDurable EDC use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Good value for priceEasy one-handed operationLightweight ergonomic G10 handle
Compact and strong designSmooth flipper opening with IKBS bearingsDurable stainless steel handle and bladeDeep-carry pocket clip for discreet carry
Common complaints
Unknown
No assisted openingSmall blade size may not suit all tasks
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