Comparison Console
CIVIVI Ki-V vs CRKT Inara
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 22% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara 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 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 80% 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$56Most expensive
Weight
39.6 g (1.40 oz)Lightest
51 g (1.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
39.4 mm (1.55 in)Shortest
71 mm (2.80 in)Longest
Overall length
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
168 mm (6.61 in)Longest
Closed length
60.6 mm (2.39 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
2.2 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
9Cr18MoV
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G10 (front), stainless steel (back)
Finish
Gray Stonewashed / Beadblasted (Blackwashed option)
Black stonewash, tumbled
Lock type
Double Detent Slip Joint
Frame lock
Opening method
Front Flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Tip-up, right hand only
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Precision slicingLight utility tasks
Everyday carryUtility tasksOutdoor activitiesGeneral-purpose cuttingSelf-defense
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
Lightweight and slim profileSmooth and lightning-fast opening with IKBS ball bearing pivot systemStrong, fine tip bladeSecure frame lockGood balance and grip
Common complaints
Unknown
Requires some practice to open one-handed comfortably
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