Comparison Console
CIVIVI Hooligan vs CRKT HVAS
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% 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$53.97Cheapest
Weight
92 g (3.25 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
179 mm (7.05 in)Shortest
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
Closed length
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
1.4116 stainless steel
Handle material
Micarta
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up reversible left/right
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useSurvivalHuntingBushcraft
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Durable handle materialsGood edge retentionSmooth flipping actionLightweight and compactReversible deep carry clip
Easy maintenance with Field Strip technologySmooth action and good blade designLightweight and durable glass reinforced nylon handleSecure liner lock mechanism
Common complaints
Right-handed orientation primarilyNo sheath included
Handle has multiple hot spots and can feel cheapPocket clip and scale edges may cause discomfortConsidered a good limited use knife but not great value
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