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CIVIVI Governor vs Spyderco Rubicon
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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Governor stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Governor stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Governor stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Governor stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 17% 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$65
Unknown
Weight
118 g (4.16 oz)Lightest
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
189 mm (7.44 in)Shortest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Tip-up, reversible
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDC
Everyday carryLightweight EDCCollector's piece with premium finish
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty utility workTasks requiring larger blade size
Common praise
Good price to performance ratioExcellent fit and finishStrong D2 blade with good edge retentionReliable liner lock mechanism
Beautiful carbon fibre handleGreat flipper actionEase of opening the knife for maintenanceNice blade shapeHigh quality carbon fiber handle finish
Common complaints
Right-handed carry favored although clip reversibleNot recommended for heavy or tactical use
Some minor issues noted in reviews but outweighed by positives
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