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CIVIVI Pyrus vs CRKT Squid Compact
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 55% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Pyrus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Pyrus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Pyrus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Pyrus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Pyrus stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 171% 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$39.95Most expensive
Weight
28.3 g (1.00 oz)Lightest
62.35 g (2.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
16.4 mm (0.65 in)Shortest
44.45 mm (1.75 in)Longest
Overall length
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
118.11 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Closed length
57.4 mm (2.26 in)Shortest
73.03 mm (2.88 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.2 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Orange G-10 front, black stonewash stainless steel rear
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Black stonewash finish on blade and rear handle scale
Lock type
Double Detent Slip Joint
Framelock
Opening method
Thumb flick
Spring-assisted opening with flipper and ambidextrous thumb studs
Clip type
Reversible wire pocket clip, tip-up
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Opening boxesCutting ropesRemoving tags
Everyday carryGeneral utilityLight to medium tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Unique hawkbill blade shapeSmooth opening with slip jointCompact and useful for utility tasksAffordable priceG10 handle with good gripReversible pocket clip
Compact size ideal for pocket carryDurable D2 blade with good edge retentionSmooth and quick assisted openingSecure framelock mechanismAttractive and durable handle materials
Common complaints
Blade length is very short (16.4 mm) limiting use to small tasks
None clearly reported in sources
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