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CIVIVI Ki-V vs CRKT CEO
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 27% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT CEO stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT CEO stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT CEO stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT CEO stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 116% 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$53Cheapest
US$59.99Most expensive
Weight
39.6 g (1.40 oz)Lightest
54 g (1.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
39.4 mm (1.55 in)Shortest
85 mm (3.35 in)Longest
Overall length
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
195 mm (7.68 in)Longest
Closed length
60.6 mm (2.39 in)Shortest
113 mm (4.45 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
9Cr18MoV
8Cr13MoV or AUS-8 stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
Finish
Gray Stonewashed / Beadblasted (Blackwashed option)
Black (coated blade) or natural finish (flat grind)
Lock type
Double Detent Slip Joint
Walker liner lock
Opening method
Front Flipper
Thumb stud or flipper opening with Ikoma Korth Bearing System (IKBS)
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Precision slicingLight utility tasks
Everyday Carry (EDC)Office utilityGentleman's knifeLight cutting tasksPrecise cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty tasksOutdoor survivalTactical applications
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
Sleek and refined design suitable for office environmentSmooth and reliable IKBS opening mechanismBlade sharpness with flat grind provides precise cutsLightweight and low profile, comfortable for pocket carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Thumb stud can be difficult to manipulate on narrow knifePreferred two-handed opening in office settings due to audience sensitivity
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