Comparison Console
CIVIVI Fracture vs Kershaw Thermite 3880BW
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Fracture stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Fracture stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Fracture stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Fracture stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Fracture stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$30
US$30
Weight
88.5 g (3.12 oz)Lightest
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
85.4 mm (3.36 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
Closed length
111.5 mm (4.39 in)Shortest
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G10 front scale and stainless steel back
Finish
Stonewashed
Blackwashed stonewashed
Lock type
Slipjoint
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Thumb Hole
SpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up)
Deep carry pocket clip, quadruple-position (tip-up and tip-down, left and right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryLightweight UseSlip Joint Legal Carry
Everyday Carry (EDC)Accurate CuttingQuick Blade Deployment
Not best for
Tactical Heavy Duty Use
Batoning WoodUsers With Small Hands May Find It LargeTasks Requiring Lightweight Knife
Common praise
Good Blade Steel With Corrosion ResistanceGood Grip And Handle Strength From G10Legal To Carry Almost Everywhere Due To Slip JointAmbidextrous Thumb Hole Opening And Reversible Clip
Comfortable And Grippy HandleSmooth Assisted Opening With SpeedsafeStrong Frame Lock With No Blade PlayAffordable Price With High PerformanceAesthetically Pleasing DesignVersatile Pocket Clip Options
Common complaints
Non Locking Slip Joint Design May Not Suit Those Wanting Locking Mechanism
Relatively Large And Heavy For Some UsersWeight Biased Towards The Handle (not Balanced At Pivot)Thumb Studs Are SuperfluousHandle G10 Texture Less Aggressive, Could Slip In Wet Conditions
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