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CIVIVI Plethiros vs CRKT Homefront
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Plethiros stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Plethiros stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Plethiros stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Plethiros stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Plethiros stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
CIVIVI Plethiros stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$88Cheapest
US$165Most expensive
Weight
90 g (3.17 oz)Lightest
136.08 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Shortest
211.14 mm (8.31 in)Longest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
120.13 mm (4.73 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 stainless steel
AUS-8 stainless steel
Handle material
G10 with Carbon Fiber Overlay
6061 aluminum
Finish
Satin finish blade
Brushed steel, satin finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel tip-up clip
Deep carry metal pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)
Everyday carryField use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and balancedSmooth flipper with ball bearing actionGood value for priceDurable materials and construction
Smooth flipping actionField strip technology for easy maintenanceGood ergonomics and feelSturdy and lightweight handleGood customer service
Common complaints
No sheath includedLimited availability due to discontinuation
Field strip can catch on clothesHandle sometimes feels cheapBlade prone to rusting with neglectAction may be less tight due to field strip design
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