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CIVIVI Ki-V vs WE Knife Eidolon
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. CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 77% 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 77% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Eidolon stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 334% 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.
WE Knife Eidolon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Eidolon stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ki-V stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Eidolon stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 84% 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$230Most expensive
Weight
39.6 g (1.40 oz)Lightest
61.7 g (2.18 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
39.4 mm (1.55 in)Shortest
72.6 mm (2.86 in)Longest
Overall length
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
167.1 mm (6.58 in)Longest
Closed length
60.6 mm (2.39 in)Shortest
96 mm (3.78 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
9Cr18MoV
CPM 20CV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Gray Stonewashed / Beadblasted (Blackwashed option)
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Double Detent Slip Joint
Nested Liner Lock
Opening method
Front Flipper
Front Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Precision slicingLight utility tasks
EDC KnivesTactical Knives
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
High-quality CPM 20CV blade steelSmooth front flipper openingDurable G10 handleStrong nested liner lock mechanismCompact and ergonomic design suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Unknown
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