Comparison Console
CIVIVI Crit vs CRKT Endorser
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Endorser stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Endorser stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Endorser stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Endorser 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.
CRKT Endorser stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Endorser stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$66Cheapest
Weight
97.5 g (3.44 oz)Heaviest
90.72 g (3.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
80.8 mm (3.18 in)Longest
80.77 mm (3.18 in)Shortest
Overall length
265 mm (10.43 in)Longest
185.67 mm (7.31 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
105.92 mm (4.17 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
Micarta
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed
Black oxide coating on blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Front flipper
OutBurst assisted opening with thumb stud
Clip type
Tip-up/Down,L/R stainless steel wire clip
Right hand only, tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)
Everyday carry (EDC)Urban and rural EDC tasksUtility 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
Fast and smooth assisted openingGood ergonomics with finger groovesDurable and corrosion resistant blade coatingSecure liner lock mechanismComfortable and grippy G10 handle
Common complaints
Discontinued model, limited availability
Unknown
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