Comparison Console
CIVIVI Imperium vs CRKT Bona Fide
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 17% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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$99Most expensive
Weight
89.3 g (3.15 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.1 mm (3.47 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
198.9 mm (7.83 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
117 mm (4.61 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
1.4116 stainless steel (also available in D2 or S35VN steel variants)
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum (OD green) or titanium on LE version
Finish
Stonewash
Black PVD coating (on 1.4116 steel version)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb stud and front flipper
Manual flipper
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Deep-carry over-the-top pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry
Everyday carry (EDC)Field strip maintenance without tools
Not best for
Unknown
Premium steel enthusiasts at higher price points
Common praise
Strong blade steel with good corrosion resistanceAmbidextrous opening
Easy to disassemble and clean without toolsSolid Ken Onion design with good flipping actionDeep-carry pocket clipComfortable handle shape
Common complaints
Unknown
Steel choice not high-end for the priceLE version handle texture can be abrasive in pocketTitanium handle version is heavier than aluminum
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