Comparison Console
CIVIVI Purr vs CRKT Symmetry
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CIVIVI Purr stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Purr stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Purr stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Purr stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Purr stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 51% 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$49.9Most expensive
US$39Cheapest
Weight
42 g (1.48 oz)Lightest
70.87 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
46.5 mm (1.83 in)Shortest
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
Overall length
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
173 mm (6.81 in)Longest
Closed length
73.5 mm (2.89 in)Shortest
106 mm (4.17 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
2.21 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless Steel with Glass Reinforced Nylon inlay
Finish
Stonewashed
Bead Blast
Lock type
Double Detent Slip Joint
Slipjoint
Opening method
Front Flipper
Front Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, reversible
Tip-up, reversible for right or left hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCUrban carryLight tasks
EDCEveryday CarryRestricted Carry Areas
Not best for
Heavy-duty cutting requiring locking blade
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and portable at 42 gramsSmooth one-handed deployment with caged ceramic bearingsAttractive and unique cat-inspired aestheticsGood edge retention and corrosion resistance of Nitro-V steelReversible tip-up pocket clip for versatile carry
Smooth IKBS ball bearing pivot for easy deploymentAmbidextrous reversible clipClassic slipjoint mechanismDurable stainless steel and GRN handleNice bead blast blade finish
Common complaints
Not a locking blade, may not suit tasks requiring secure lockBlade thickness listed as both 2.5 mm and 3 mm in sources (likely 2.5 mm)
Blade thickness thinner than heavy duty knivesSlipjoint may not be preferred by those wanting locking knives
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