Comparison Console
CIVIVI Natterjack vs CIVIVI Placoid
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Natterjack stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Natterjack stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Natterjack stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Natterjack stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Natterjack stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$100Most expensive
US$63.5Cheapest
Weight
124 g (4.37 oz)Lightest
131.5 g (4.64 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
93.3 mm (3.67 in)Longest
Overall length
191 mm (7.52 in)Shortest
220.7 mm (8.69 in)Longest
Closed length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
127.4 mm (5.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Damascus steel (modern layered steel) for Damascus edition; 14C28N steel for OD Green edition
14C28N
Handle material
G10 (both editions)
Shredded G10
Finish
Black stonewash (OD Green edition); pattern typical of Damascus steel (Damascus edition)
Satin Finished
Lock type
Button lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Rear flipper, ambidextrous thumb studs, button lock (for retraction)
Flipper, Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Tip-Up, Reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGeneral cutting tasksOutdoor and indoor practical use
EDCCampingGeneral outdoor use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Durable constructionSmooth and consistent deploymentErgonomic G10 handle with good gripReliable button lockGood balance of size and utilityAffordable priceAttractive design and handle textureMultiple deployment methods including rear flipper and thumb studs
Smooth action with ceramic ball bearing pivotErgonomic handle with palm swellGood corrosion resistance and edge retention of 14C28N steel
Common complaints
Unknown
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