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CIVIVI Crit vs CIVIVI Synergy4
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Crit stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 24% 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$87Cheapest
US$115Most expensive
Weight
97.5 g (3.44 oz)Lightest
144 g (5.08 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
80.8 mm (3.18 in)Shortest
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
Overall length
265 mm (10.43 in)Longest
237 mm (9.33 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
Nitro-V
Handle material
Micarta
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed
Black Blade Finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Nested Liner Lock
Opening method
Front flipper
Front Flipper
Clip type
Tip-up/Down,L/R stainless steel wire clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)
Everyday Carry (EDC)CampingTactical UsePiercing tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth deployment with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotsInnovative dual front flipper design for knife and multitoolGood edge retention and corrosion resistance of Nitro-V steelSolid liner lock mechanism without blade playMulti-tool functionality with several drivers, strap cutter, and bottle openerDeep carry adjustable pocket clip
Excellent edge retention of Nitro V steelSecure and reliable nested liner lockComfortable and durable G10 handleSmooth deployment with front flipperVersatile tanto blade for piercing and utilityGood balance of quality and price
Common complaints
Discontinued model, limited availability
Liner lock may be stiff and require practice to operate
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