Comparison Console
CIVIVI Hooligan vs Kershaw Epistle
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Epistle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Hooligan stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle 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$53.99Cheapest
Weight
92 g (3.25 oz)Heaviest
61 g (2.15 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)
76 mm (2.99 in)
Overall length
179 mm (7.05 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Micarta
Aluminum
Finish
Satin
Bead-blasted finish, clear anodized handle
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual opening with thumb stud
Clip type
Tip-up reversible left/right
Single-position pocketclip (tip-up, right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor UseSurvivalHuntingBushcraft
Everyday CarryLightweight TasksMinimalist Design Appreciation
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Durable Handle MaterialsGood Edge RetentionSmooth Flipping ActionLightweight And CompactReversible Deep Carry Clip
Lightweight And Slim DesignDurable 8cr13mov Blade SteelEasy One Handed Manual OpeningGood Corrosion ResistanceClear Anodized Aluminum Handle For Durability And Style
Common complaints
Right Handed Orientation PrimarilyNo Sheath Included
Discontinued Product, Limited Availability
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