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CIVIVI Fracture vs Spyderco Atlantic Salt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Fracture stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Fracture stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 320% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Fracture stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Fracture stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Fracture stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$30Cheapest
US$125.95Most expensive
Weight
88.5 g (3.12 oz)Heaviest
73.7 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
85.4 mm (3.36 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
111.5 mm (4.39 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
H-1 (some versions), LC200N (some versions)
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN
Finish
Stonewashed
Hollow-ground serrated or plain edge (SpyderEdge), Tumbled finish (LC200N version)
Lock type
Slipjoint
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up)
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight useSlip joint legal carry
Marine and saltwater environmentsRescue work and emergency cuttingOutdoor and EDC use
Not best for
Tactical heavy duty use
Heavy chopping or prying tasksTasks requiring pointed blade tip
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
Highly corrosion-resistant blade steel for saltwater useErgonomic FRN handle with volcano grip textureAmbidextrous reversible pocket clipEffective cutting performance with hollow-ground serrated or plain edge blades
Common complaints
Non-locking slip joint design may not suit those wanting locking mechanism
Some versions heavier than comparable knivesLimited tip for piercing tasks due to sheepfoot blade shape
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