Comparison Console
CIVIVI Crit vs Kershaw Brawler
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Brawler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Crit stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$56Cheapest
Weight
97.5 g (3.44 oz)Lightest
111 g (3.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
80.8 mm (3.18 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
265 mm (10.43 in)Longest
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Micarta
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Stonewashed
Black oxide coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Front flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Tip-up/Down,L/R stainless steel wire clip
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/down, right/left)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)
Everyday carryTactical usePiercing tasksUtility and multipurpose use
Not best for
Unknown
Long, clean slicing tasksExtensive slicing requiring smooth blade curve
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 for the priceStrong and reliable liner lockSpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper is snappy and satisfyingComfortable and textured glass-filled nylon handleFour-position adjustable clip offers ambidextrous carryStrong and durable tanto point, excellent for piercingDurable black oxide blade finish
Common complaints
Discontinued model, limited availability
Tanto blade shape limits long, smooth slicing utilityBlade edge out of box is usable but requires sharpening for optimal bevelClosure on assisted opening can be awkward due to spring tensionBlade finish shows wear quickly under heavy useSome minor blade play may develop over time
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