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CIVIVI Elementum Fixed Blade vs Cold Steel Recon Scout
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Elementum Fixed Blade stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Elementum Fixed Blade stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Elementum Fixed Blade stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 548% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Elementum Fixed Blade stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 228% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Elementum Fixed Blade stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 153% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Elementum Fixed Blade stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 79% 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$50.15Cheapest
US$325Most expensive
Weight
81.9 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
269 g (9.49 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.2 mm (2.96 in)Shortest
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Longest
Overall length
177.6 mm (6.99 in)Shortest
317.5 mm (12.50 in)Longest
Closed length
102.4 mm (4.03 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
7.95 mm (0.31 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
CPM 3V Tool Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Kray-Ex
Finish
Black Stonewash (blade)
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Fixed
Opening method
Flipper
Unknown
Clip type
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Precision Cutting Tasks
SurvivalCombatHuntingBushcraftHeavy Field Utility
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth Action And Refined DesignReliable Cutting PerformanceComfortable And Secure G10 HandleDurable D2 Steel Blade With Good Edge RetentionCompact And Lightweight For Easy Everyday Carry
Extreme DurabilityBalanced Cutting PowerStrong Piercing AbilityNon Slip Kray Ex HandleRobust SpineFull Tang ConstructionSecure Ex Sheath For Dependable Carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Minor Quirks In Sheath Fit Or Deployment Speed
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