Comparison Console
CIVIVI Crit vs CRKT Heiho
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 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 48% 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$87
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Weight
97.5 g (3.44 oz)Lightest
100 g (3.53 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
80.8 mm (3.18 in)Longest
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
Overall length
265 mm (10.43 in)Longest
179 mm (7.05 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
Micarta
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Front flipper
Thumb disk, assisted opening
Clip type
Tip-up/Down,L/R stainless steel wire clip
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up, right or left)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useDefensive security
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
Solid build qualityEffective assisted openingAmbidextrous reversible clipInnovative safety liner lock
Common complaints
Discontinued model, limited availability
Unknown
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