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CIVIVI KwaiQ vs CRKT HVAS
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI KwaiQ stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI KwaiQ stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI KwaiQ stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI KwaiQ stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI KwaiQ stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 37% 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$58.7Most expensive
US$53.97Cheapest
Weight
59.7 g (2.11 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.5 mm (2.97 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
173.9 mm (6.85 in)Shortest
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
Closed length
99.7 mm (3.93 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
1.4116 stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Front Flipper
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-Up, Left/Right reversible
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical use
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight at 59.7 gramsSmooth action flipperDurable G10 handle material
Easy maintenance with Field Strip technologySmooth action and good blade designLightweight and durable glass reinforced nylon handleSecure liner lock mechanism
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle has multiple hot spots and can feel cheapPocket clip and scale edges may cause discomfortConsidered a good limited use knife but not great value
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