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CIVIVI Crit 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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$87Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
97.5 g (3.44 oz)Heaviest
90.72 g (3.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
80.8 mm (3.18 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
265 mm (10.43 in)Longest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
AUS-10A stainless steel
Handle material
Micarta
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed
Tumbled,satin (varies by source)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Tri-Ad Lock
Opening method
Front flipper
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Tip-up/Down,L/R stainless steel wire clip
Stainless pocket/belt clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight carryTactical use
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
Lightweight and ultra slim designHigh quality AUS-10A steel bladeComfortable G-10 handleStrong and reliable Tri-Ad LockAffordable price
Common complaints
Discontinued model, limited availability
Unknown
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