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CIVIVI Placoid vs Kershaw Brawler
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Brawler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Placoid stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$63.5Most expensive
US$56Cheapest
Weight
131.5 g (4.64 oz)Heaviest
111 g (3.92 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.3 mm (3.67 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
220.7 mm (8.69 in)Longest
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.4 mm (5.02 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Shredded G10
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Satin Finished
Black oxide coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper, Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, Reversible
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/down, right/left)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCampingGeneral outdoor use
Everyday carryTactical usePiercing tasksUtility and multipurpose use
Not best for
Unknown
Long, clean slicing tasksExtensive slicing requiring smooth blade curve
Common praise
Smooth action with ceramic ball bearing pivotErgonomic handle with palm swellGood corrosion resistance and edge retention of 14C28N steel
Solid build for the priceStrong and reliable liner lockSpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper is snappy and satisfyingComfortable and textured glass-filled nylon handleFour-position adjustable clip offers ambidextrous carryStrong and durable tanto point, excellent for piercingDurable black oxide blade finish
Common complaints
Unknown
Tanto blade shape limits long, smooth slicing utilityBlade edge out of box is usable but requires sharpening for optimal bevelClosure on assisted opening can be awkward due to spring tensionBlade finish shows wear quickly under heavy useSome minor blade play may develop over time
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