Comparison Console
CIVIVI Picaro vs Kershaw Heist
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Picaro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Picaro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Picaro stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Picaro stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 24% 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$67Most expensive
US$55Cheapest
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.2 mm (3.94 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
229.6 mm (9.04 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
129.4 mm (5.09 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass-filled nylon (GFN)
Finish
Black Stonewash
Stonewash
Lock type
Liner Lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-Up,L/R
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCampingHikingHuntingOutdoor use
Everyday carry (EDC)Work projectsLightweight slicing
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping tasksCorrosive environments without care
Common praise
Excellent value for the priceGood blade steel performance (D2)Solid and reliable liner lockComfortable coarse textured G10 handleConvenient thumb stud opening with dual studs for ambidextrous access
Thin blade stock for slicey grindSlim and lightweight constructionNo-flex handlesSmooth actionSolid ergonomicsGreat value for money
Common complaints
Not suitable for heavy chopping tasks due to folding designBlade finish shows wear with heavy useSome users may prefer assisted opening over manual thumb stud
Base of pocket clip can catch on pocket hem going in
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