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CIVIVI Placoid vs CRKT Montosa
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Montosa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$63.5Cheapest
US$64Most expensive
Weight
131.5 g (4.64 oz)Heaviest
88.45 g (3.12 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.3 mm (3.67 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
220.7 mm (8.69 in)Longest
195 mm (7.68 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.4 mm (5.02 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Shredded G10
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin Finished
Bead blast finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper, Thumb Stud
Flipper and ambidextrous thumb stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, Reversible
Tip-up, reversible for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCampingGeneral outdoor use
Everyday carryEDCGentleman's folderDetailed cutting work
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth action with ceramic ball bearing pivotErgonomic handle with palm swellGood corrosion resistance and edge retention of 14C28N steel
Excellent edge retention with D2 and 8Cr13MoV steelSmooth and fast opening via IKBS ball bearing pivot and flipperDurable G10 handle with stainless steel frameReversible tip-up pocket clip for left or right hand carryWell-designed for everyday carry tasks
Common complaints
Unknown
Some sources report limited availabilityBlade steel is mid-range rather than premium
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