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CIVIVI Keen Nadder vs CRKT Bona Fide
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CIVIVI Keen Nadder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Keen Nadder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Keen Nadder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Keen Nadder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Keen Nadder stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Keen Nadder 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.
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$85Cheapest
US$99Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.3 mm (3.48 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
208.2 mm (8.20 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler N690
1.4116 stainless steel (also available in D2 or S35VN steel variants)
Handle material
G10 or Micarta
Aluminum (OD green) or titanium on LE version
Finish
Gray Stonewashed
Black PVD coating (on 1.4116 steel version)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper and Thumb Stud
Manual flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, Reversible Left/Right
Deep-carry over-the-top pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)UtilityCampingHunting
Everyday carry (EDC)Field strip maintenance without tools
Not best for
Unknown
Premium steel enthusiasts at higher price points
Common praise
Excellent corrosion resistanceSmooth opening action due to caged ceramic ball bearing pivotLightweight and slim carry profileVersatile utility knife suitable for multiple uses
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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