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CIVIVI Ortis vs Kershaw Mini Natrix
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Ortis stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Ortis stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ortis stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ortis stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Ortis stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% 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$49.95Most expensive
Weight
81.5 g (2.87 oz)Heaviest
55.9 g (1.97 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.6 mm (3.25 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
190 mm (7.48 in)Longest
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
107.4 mm (4.23 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
9Cr18MoV
8Cr13MoV (some versions D2 steel)
Handle material
Fiber-glass Reinforced Nylon
G-10 (black or red) or copper
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Black coated (8Cr13MoV version), stonewash (D2 steel version)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Sub-frame lock
Opening method
Flipper, Thumb Hole
Flipper tab with KVT ball-bearing pivot system
Clip type
Reversible deep carry pocket clip, tip-up, left/right
Deep-carry pocket clip, ambidextrous tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight useCompact foldable knife
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty choppingFixed blade knife tasks
Common praise
Smooth flipper actionComfortable handleGreat value for the priceLightweight yet sturdyDeep carry pocket clip
Smooth and quick flipper deploymentLightweight and ergonomic handleEffective sub-frame lock securityVersatile ambidextrous pocket clip
Common complaints
Blade centering may be slightly off but adjustableLiner lock can be stiff when new
Some versions heavier due to copper handleBlade steel 8Cr13MoV less premium than D2
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