Comparison Console
CIVIVI Courser vs CRKT M21-04G
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Courser stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Courser stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Courser stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-04G stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Courser stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-04G stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Courser stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-04G stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Courser stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M21-04G stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$80Cheapest
US$83Most expensive
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
101.02 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Overall length
204 mm (8.03 in)Shortest
236.55 mm (9.31 in)Longest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
135.53 mm (5.34 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.53 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
1.4116 stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Corrosion resistant coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up Titanium Pocket Clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryEDCCamping KnivesTactical KnivesCollector Knives
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasks
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Smooth opening action due to ceramic ball bearings and flipperStrong liner lock mechanismGood blade sharpness and edge retentionAffordable price point with quality materials
Exceptional grip due to G10 handleFast and safe opening with flipper and liner lockHigh quality construction at a reasonable price
Common complaints
Handle scales are flat and not contoured, may feel less ergonomicGold colored liners inset close to edge may be prone to chipping if dropped
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