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CIVIVI Pyrus vs CRKT K.I.S.S.
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Pyrus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Pyrus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Pyrus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Pyrus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 119% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Pyrus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Pyrus stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 253% 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$35Cheapest
US$45Most expensive
Weight
28.3 g (1.00 oz)Lightest
62 g (2.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
16.4 mm (0.65 in)Shortest
57.9 mm (2.28 in)Longest
Overall length
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Closed length
57.4 mm (2.26 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.2 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.75 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
VG10
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless Steel
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Titanium Nitride coating
Lock type
Double Detent Slip Joint
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb flick
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible wire pocket clip, tip-up
Pocket clip doubles as money clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Opening boxesCutting ropesRemoving tags
Everyday carryMinimalist EDCOffice and light outdoor use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty tasksSurvival or tactical operations
Common praise
Unique hawkbill blade shapeSmooth opening with slip jointCompact and useful for utility tasksAffordable priceG10 handle with good gripReversible pocket clip
Innovative, simple two-piece designDurable VG10 stainless steel bladeConvenient thumb stud openingPocket clip doubles as money clipLightweight and compactFrame lock is secure
Common complaints
Blade length is very short (16.4 mm) limiting use to small tasks
Blade edge is exposed when closed (but safely sealed by fit)Not suitable for heavy-duty cuttingRight-hand only pocket clip
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