Comparison Console
CIVIVI Picaro vs Spyderco Rubicon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Picaro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Picaro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon 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 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Picaro stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Picaro stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 21% 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$67
Unknown
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.2 mm (3.94 in)Longest
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
Overall length
229.6 mm (9.04 in)Longest
189 mm (7.44 in)Shortest
Closed length
129.4 mm (5.09 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Black Stonewash
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Tip-Up,L/R
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCampingHikingHuntingOutdoor use
Everyday carryLightweight EDCCollector's piece with premium finish
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty utility workTasks requiring larger blade size
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
Beautiful carbon fibre handleGreat flipper actionEase of opening the knife for maintenanceNice blade shapeHigh quality carbon fiber handle finish
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
Some minor issues noted in reviews but outweighed by positives
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