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CIVIVI Hadros vs Kershaw Heist
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Hadros stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Hadros stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Hadros stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Hadros stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Hadros stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$70Most expensive
US$55Cheapest
Weight
72.8 g (2.57 oz)Lightest
79 g (2.79 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
85 mm (3.35 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
191.7 mm (7.55 in)Shortest
193 mm (7.60 in)Longest
Closed length
106.7 mm (4.20 in)Shortest
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
10Cr15CoMoV
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Micarta
Glass-filled nylon (GFN)
Finish
Satin
Stonewash
Lock type
Liner Lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, Left/Right
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)
Everyday carry (EDC)Work projectsLightweight slicing
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping tasksCorrosive environments without care
Common praise
Good blade steel (10Cr15CoMoV) with decent edge retentionComfortable micarta handleSmooth one-handed thumb stud openingReliable liner lock mechanism
Thin blade stock for slicey grindSlim and lightweight constructionNo-flex handlesSmooth actionSolid ergonomicsGreat value for money
Common complaints
Discontinued model; limited availabilityNo specific complaints clearly supported by sources
Base of pocket clip can catch on pocket hem going in
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