Comparison Console
CIVIVI Hooligan vs CRKT K.I.S.S.
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 31% 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$45Cheapest
Weight
92 g (3.25 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
57.9 mm (2.28 in)Shortest
Overall length
179 mm (7.05 in)Longest
146 mm (5.75 in)Shortest
Closed length
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.75 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
VG10
Handle material
Micarta
Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin
Titanium Nitride coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up reversible left/right
Pocket clip doubles as money clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor UseSurvivalHuntingBushcraft
Everyday CarryMinimalist EDCOffice And Light Outdoor Use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy Duty TasksSurvival Or Tactical Operations
Common praise
Durable Handle MaterialsGood Edge RetentionSmooth Flipping ActionLightweight And CompactReversible Deep Carry Clip
Innovative, Simple Two Piece DesignDurable Vg10 Stainless Steel BladeConvenient Thumb Stud OpeningPocket Clip Doubles As Money ClipLightweight And CompactFrame Lock Is Secure
Common complaints
Right Handed Orientation PrimarilyNo Sheath Included
Blade Edge Is Exposed When Closed (but Safely Sealed By Fit)Not Suitable For Heavy Duty CuttingRight Hand Only Pocket Clip
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