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CIVIVI Governor vs CRKT Squid
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Squid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Governor stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Governor stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Governor stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Governor stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 53% 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$65Most expensive
US$43Cheapest
Weight
118 g (4.16 oz)Heaviest
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin
Black stonewash
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up, reversible
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDC
Everyday carryGeneral utilityEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy cutting tasksLarger hand users
Common praise
Good price to performance ratioExcellent fit and finishStrong D2 blade with good edge retentionReliable liner lock mechanism
Compact sizeDurable constructionEasy maintenance blade steelDeep carry pocket clip for secure carryAffordable price
Common complaints
Right-handed carry favored although clip reversibleNot recommended for heavy or tactical use
Small size may be cramped for larger handsDifficult to open with one handHeavier than expected for its size
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