Comparison Console
CIVIVI Odium vs CRKT Crossbones
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Odium stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Odium stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Odium stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Odium stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 30% 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$70Cheapest
Weight
68 g (2.40 oz)
68 g (2.40 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
67.2 mm (2.65 in)Shortest
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Overall length
157.2 mm (6.19 in)Shortest
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
Closed length
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Damascus steel
AUS-8
Handle material
Cuibourtia Wood
Aluminum
Finish
Black Hand Rubbed
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, reversible left/right
Right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
EDCGeneral utilityPocket carry
Everyday carryCutting meatOpening envelopesGeneral utility
Not best for
Extreme heavy-duty tasksMarine environments due to Damascus steel
Unknown
Common praise
Good value for moneySmooth deployment via ceramic bearingsSolid lockup and build qualityAttractive Damascus blade with unique pattern
Versatile everyday carry knifeSmooth and fast opening with IKBS bearing pivotSleek and modern appearanceLightweight and slim design
Common complaints
Thumb hole does not reliably open the bladeBlade steel (D2/Damascus) prone to patina or corrosion with exposure
Can be tricky to clean due to IKBS bearingsTip ergonomics not the easiest for some usesLockup and deployment mixed under some conditions
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