Comparison Console
CIVIVI Hooligan vs Kershaw Brawler
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 17% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler 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$54Cheapest
US$56Most expensive
Weight
92 g (3.25 oz)Lightest
111 g (3.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)
76 mm (2.99 in)
Overall length
179 mm (7.05 in)Shortest
180 mm (7.09 in)Longest
Closed length
105 mm (4.13 in)
105 mm (4.13 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Micarta
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Satin
Black oxide coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Tip-up reversible left/right
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/down, right/left)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor UseSurvivalHuntingBushcraft
Everyday CarryTactical UsePiercing TasksUtility And Multipurpose Use
Not best for
Unknown
Long, Clean Slicing TasksExtensive Slicing Requiring Smooth Blade Curve
Common praise
Durable Handle MaterialsGood Edge RetentionSmooth Flipping ActionLightweight And CompactReversible Deep Carry Clip
Solid Build For The PriceStrong And Reliable Liner LockSpeedsafe Assisted Opening With Flipper Is Snappy And SatisfyingComfortable And Textured Glass Filled Nylon HandleFour Position Adjustable Clip Offers Ambidextrous CarryStrong And Durable Tanto Point, Excellent For PiercingDurable Black Oxide Blade Finish
Common complaints
Right Handed Orientation PrimarilyNo Sheath Included
Tanto Blade Shape Limits Long, Smooth Slicing UtilityBlade Edge Out Of Box Is Usable But Requires Sharpening For Optimal BevelClosure On Assisted Opening Can Be Awkward Due To Spring TensionBlade Finish Shows Wear Quickly Under Heavy UseSome Minor Blade Play May Develop Over Time
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