Comparison Console
CIVIVI Hooligan vs Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the longest option for blade length.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$54Most expensive
US$45.79Cheapest
Weight
92 g (3.25 oz)Lightest
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
Overall length
179 mm (7.05 in)Longest
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
105 mm (4.13 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
AUS10A
Handle material
Micarta
Glass-Filled Nylon (GFN)
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Tri-Ad lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual thumb stud
Clip type
Tip-up reversible left/right
Two-way reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useSurvivalHuntingBushcraft
Everyday carryMilitaryLaw enforcementFire and rescue personnelCivilians requiring versatile cutting tool
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Durable handle materialsGood edge retentionSmooth flipping actionLightweight and compactReversible deep carry clip
Strong and ambidextrous Tri-Ad locking mechanismDurable glass reinforced nylon handle with gentle textureExcellent edge retention and strength from AUS10A steelLightweight and compact for easy carry
Common complaints
Right-handed orientation primarilyNo sheath included
Unknown
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