Comparison Console
CIVIVI Ki-V vs Cold Steel Mini Tuff Lite
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 13% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Mini Tuff Lite stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Mini Tuff Lite stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Tuff Lite stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Tuff Lite stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Tuff Lite stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% 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$33Cheapest
Weight
39.6 g (1.40 oz)Lightest
45.4 g (1.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
39.4 mm (1.55 in)Shortest
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Longest
Overall length
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Closed length
60.6 mm (2.39 in)Shortest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
9Cr18MoV
4034 SS
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Griv-Ex
Finish
Gray Stonewashed / Beadblasted (Blackwashed option)
Satin
Lock type
Double Detent Slip Joint
Tri-Ad Lock
Opening method
Front Flipper
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Ambidextrous pocket belt clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Precision slicingLight utility tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)CarvingHeavy-duty tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Exceptional sharpnessStrong and reliable Tri-Ad lockLightweight and portable designVersatile carry options
Common complaints
Unknown
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