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CIVIVI Pentad vs CIVIVI Placoid
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Pentad stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Pentad stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Pentad stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Pentad stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Pentad stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$99.7Most expensive
US$63.5Cheapest
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
131.5 g (4.64 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Shortest
93.3 mm (3.67 in)Longest
Overall length
210.8 mm (8.30 in)Shortest
220.7 mm (8.69 in)Longest
Closed length
122.4 mm (4.82 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
Nitro-V
14C28N
Handle material
Micarta
Shredded G10
Finish
Satin
Satin Finished
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper Tab, Thumb Stud
Flipper, Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, Reversible (Left/Right)
Tip-Up, Reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)CampingOutdoor UseGift
EDCCampingGeneral outdoor use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Good ergonomic handle with secure gripVersatile deployment options with flipper tab and thumb studRobust blade steel with good corrosion resistance and edge retentionReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carry
Smooth action with ceramic ball bearing pivotErgonomic handle with palm swellGood corrosion resistance and edge retention of 14C28N steel
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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