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CIVIVI Mastodon vs CRKT Homefront
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Homefront stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Mastodon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Mastodon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 157% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Mastodon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Mastodon stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Mastodon stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$64.2Cheapest
US$165Most expensive
Weight
164.3 g (5.80 oz)Heaviest
136.08 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
97.2 mm (3.83 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
211.14 mm (8.31 in)Shortest
Closed length
132.8 mm (5.23 in)Longest
120.13 mm (4.73 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
9Cr18MoV
AUS-8 stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061 aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed
Brushed steel, satin finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-up, left/right reversible
Deep carry metal pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCWorkhorseCollector
Everyday carryField use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Solid build qualityGood gripAmbidextrous openingAffordable priceEffective liner lock
Smooth flipping actionField strip technology for easy maintenanceGood ergonomics and feelSturdy and lightweight handleGood customer service
Common complaints
Discontinued modelLimited availability
Field strip can catch on clothesHandle sometimes feels cheapBlade prone to rusting with neglectAction may be less tight due to field strip design
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