Comparison Console
CIVIVI Ki-V vs CIVIVI Purr
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Purr stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Purr stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Purr stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Purr stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Purr stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% 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$53Most expensive
US$49.9Cheapest
Weight
39.6 g (1.40 oz)Lightest
42 g (1.48 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
39.4 mm (1.55 in)Shortest
46.5 mm (1.83 in)Longest
Overall length
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Closed length
60.6 mm (2.39 in)Shortest
73.5 mm (2.89 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
9Cr18MoV
Nitro-V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Gray Stonewashed / Beadblasted (Blackwashed option)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Double Detent Slip Joint
Double Detent Slip Joint
Opening method
Front Flipper
Front Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Tip-Up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Precision slicingLight utility tasks
Everyday carryEDCUrban carryLight tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty cutting requiring locking blade
Common praise
Compact and ultra lightweight designSmooth front flipper action with ceramic ball bearing pivotRazor sharp 9Cr18MoV bladeDouble detent slip joint makes it legal in many locationsDurable G10 handle
Lightweight and portable at 42 gramsSmooth one-handed deployment with caged ceramic bearingsAttractive and unique cat-inspired aestheticsGood edge retention and corrosion resistance of Nitro-V steelReversible tip-up pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Not a locking blade, may not suit tasks requiring secure lockBlade thickness listed as both 2.5 mm and 3 mm in sources (likely 2.5 mm)
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