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CIVIVI Lazar vs Kershaw Epistle
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Epistle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Lazar stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Lazar stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Lazar stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Lazar stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$70Most expensive
US$53.99Cheapest
Weight
74.08 g (2.61 oz)Heaviest
61 g (2.15 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
84.1 mm (3.31 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
192.5 mm (7.58 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
108.9 mm (4.29 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
10Cr15CoMoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum
Finish
Gray Stonewashed
Bead-blasted finish, clear anodized handle
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Front flipper
Manual opening with thumb stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, Left/Right
Single-position pocketclip (tip-up, right)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC knivesCamping knivesCollector knives
Everyday carryLightweight tasksMinimalist design appreciation
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Good blade steel for the priceComfortable G10 handleLiner lock mechanism for safetyCompact and lightweight design
Lightweight and slim designDurable 8Cr13MoV blade steelEasy one-handed manual openingGood corrosion resistanceClear anodized aluminum handle for durability and style
Common complaints
Some find 10Cr15CoMoV steel less premium compared to higher-end steelsLimited availability due to popularity
Discontinued product, limited availability
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