Comparison Console
CIVIVI Ortis vs CIVIVI Varius
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Ortis stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Ortis stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ortis stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ortis stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the longest option for blade length.
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ortis stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$47Cheapest
US$74Most expensive
Weight
81.5 g (2.87 oz)Heaviest
72.4 g (2.55 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.6 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
82.7 mm (3.26 in)Longest
Overall length
190 mm (7.48 in)Longest
187.5 mm (7.38 in)Shortest
Closed length
107.4 mm (4.23 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
9Cr18MoV
D2
Handle material
Fiber-glass Reinforced Nylon
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Flipper, Thumb Hole
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible deep carry pocket clip, tip-up, left/right
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)
CampingEDCLight bushcraftFood preparationFeathering sticksLight camp chores
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty batoning or chopping
Common praise
Smooth flipper actionComfortable handleGreat value for the priceLightweight yet sturdyDeep carry pocket clip
Well-balancedSecure gripFull-tang constructionDurable blade materialGood edge retentionAffordable price
Common complaints
Blade centering may be slightly off but adjustableLiner lock can be stiff when new
Handle can cause hotspots on extended useBasic sheath lacking advanced featuresFactory edge may require refinement
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