Comparison Console
CIVIVI Imperium vs Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$80Cheapest
US$85Most expensive
Weight
89.3 g (3.15 oz)Lightest
90.72 g (3.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.1 mm (3.47 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
198.9 mm (7.83 in)Shortest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
114.3 mm (4.50 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
AUS-10A stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash
Tumbled,satin (varies by source)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Tri-Ad Lock
Opening method
Thumb stud and front flipper
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Stainless pocket/belt clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight carryTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Strong blade steel with good corrosion resistanceAmbidextrous opening
Lightweight and ultra slim designHigh quality AUS-10A steel bladeComfortable G-10 handleStrong and reliable Tri-Ad LockAffordable price
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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