Comparison Console
CIVIVI McKenna vs CRKT Montosa
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Montosa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Montosa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI McKenna stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI McKenna stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI McKenna stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI McKenna stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 14% 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
Unknown
US$64
Weight
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
88.45 g (3.12 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
171 mm (6.73 in)Shortest
195 mm (7.68 in)Longest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Stainless damask
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Copper
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Damask
Bead blast finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Front flipper, thumb hole
Flipper and ambidextrous thumb stud
Clip type
Tip-down clip (left/right)
Tip-up, reversible for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGentleman’s knife
Everyday carryEDCGentleman's folderDetailed cutting work
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Quality materials (damask steel, copper handle)Good weight and size for EDCRight and left-hand tip-down pocket clipCan be opened with one hand
Excellent edge retention with D2 and 8Cr13MoV steelSmooth and fast opening via IKBS ball bearing pivot and flipperDurable G10 handle with stainless steel frameReversible tip-up pocket clip for left or right hand carryWell-designed for everyday carry tasks
Common complaints
Unknown
Some sources report limited availabilityBlade steel is mid-range rather than premium
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