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CIVIVI Governor vs Cold Steel American Lawman
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Governor stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Governor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Governor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 142% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Governor stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Governor stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Governor 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$65Cheapest
US$156.99Most expensive
Weight
118 g (4.16 oz)Lightest
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
206.4 mm (8.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Black DLC coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up, reversible
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDC
Everyday carry (EDC)Law enforcement useTactical tasksOutdoor tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Good price to performance ratioExcellent fit and finishStrong D2 blade with good edge retentionReliable liner lock mechanism
Smooth action and solid lockupExceptional edge retention and toughnessAmbidextrous design and reliable locking mechanismDurable and lightweight G-10 handleGood value for price
Common complaints
Right-handed carry favored although clip reversibleNot recommended for heavy or tactical use
Lock bar pressure can be stiffNo traditional detent to fully secure closed bladeOdd pocket clip design requiring swapping for left-hand carryMinor fit and finish issues
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