Comparison Console
CIVIVI Imperium vs Kershaw Injection 3.0
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 5% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Imperium stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 12% 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$80Most expensive
US$54.95Cheapest
Weight
89.3 g (3.15 oz)Lightest
93.6 g (3.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.1 mm (3.47 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
198.9 mm (7.83 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
178 mm (7.01 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash
Bead blast
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb stud and front flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry
Everyday carryGeneral everyday tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty useSerious work due to small blade size
Common praise
Strong blade steel with good corrosion resistanceAmbidextrous opening
Good build quality for priceErgonomic and secure gripSmooth deployment and lockupReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carryAttractive custom-style details
Common complaints
Unknown
Blade finish prone to rustOpening and closing action can be stiff initiallyHandle may feel small for large handsNot suitable for very heavy duty tasks
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