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CIVIVI Elementum II vs CRKT Crossbones
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Elementum II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Elementum II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Elementum II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Elementum II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Elementum II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$65Cheapest
US$70Most expensive
Weight
88.5 g (3.12 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.1 mm (2.96 in)Shortest
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Overall length
179.4 mm (7.06 in)Shortest
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
Closed length
104.3 mm (4.11 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
AUS-8
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
Button Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor UseUtility TasksHunting Camping Folding Knife Activities
Everyday CarryCutting MeatOpening EnvelopesGeneral Utility
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth And Reliable Flipper Action With Ceramic Ball Bearing Pivot.Lightweight With A Secure Grip Handle.Button Lock Provides Good Resistance To Accidental Opening While Easy To Release.Deep Carry Pocket Clip For Discreet Carry.
Versatile Everyday Carry KnifeSmooth And Fast Opening With Ikbs Bearing PivotSleek And Modern AppearanceLightweight And Slim Design
Common complaints
Unknown
Can Be Tricky To Clean Due To Ikbs BearingsTip Ergonomics Not The Easiest For Some UsesLockup And Deployment Mixed Under Some Conditions
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