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CIVIVI Ki-V vs CRKT K.I.S.S.
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 36% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 47% 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$45Cheapest
Weight
39.6 g (1.40 oz)Lightest
62 g (2.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
39.4 mm (1.55 in)Shortest
57.9 mm (2.28 in)Longest
Overall length
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Closed length
60.6 mm (2.39 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
2.75 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
9Cr18MoV
VG10
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless Steel
Finish
Gray Stonewashed / Beadblasted (Blackwashed option)
Titanium Nitride coating
Lock type
Double Detent Slip Joint
Frame lock
Opening method
Front Flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Pocket clip doubles as money clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Precision slicingLight utility tasks
Everyday carryMinimalist EDCOffice and light outdoor use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty tasksSurvival or tactical operations
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
Innovative, simple two-piece designDurable VG10 stainless steel bladeConvenient thumb stud openingPocket clip doubles as money clipLightweight and compactFrame lock is secure
Common complaints
Unknown
Blade edge is exposed when closed (but safely sealed by fit)Not suitable for heavy-duty cuttingRight-hand only pocket clip
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