Comparison Console
CIVIVI Ki-V vs CRKT LCK +
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 42% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT LCK + stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT LCK + 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 42% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT LCK + stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT LCK + stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT LCK + stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 114% 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$50Cheapest
Weight
39.6 g (1.40 oz)Lightest
68.04 g (2.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
39.4 mm (1.55 in)Shortest
84.18 mm (3.31 in)Longest
Overall length
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
189.71 mm (7.47 in)Longest
Closed length
60.6 mm (2.39 in)Shortest
105.66 mm (4.16 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
9Cr18MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass-Reinforced Nylon
Finish
Gray Stonewashed / Beadblasted (Blackwashed option)
Satin
Lock type
Double Detent Slip Joint
Liner Lock
Opening method
Front Flipper
Assisted flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Deep carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Precision slicingLight utility tasks
Everyday CarryFast deploymentLightweight carry
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
Fast assisted opening with flipperSmooth IKBS ball bearing pivotLightweight and durable handle materialEasy one-handed closing with liner lockLow profile deep carry pocket clip
Common complaints
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