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CIVIVI Pyrus vs CRKT Symmetry
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 60% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Pyrus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Pyrus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Pyrus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Pyrus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Pyrus stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 327% 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$39Most expensive
Weight
28.3 g (1.00 oz)Lightest
70.87 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
16.4 mm (0.65 in)Shortest
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
Overall length
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
173 mm (6.81 in)Longest
Closed length
57.4 mm (2.26 in)Shortest
106 mm (4.17 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.2 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.21 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless Steel with Glass Reinforced Nylon inlay
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Bead Blast
Lock type
Double Detent Slip Joint
Slipjoint
Opening method
Thumb flick
Front Flipper
Clip type
Reversible wire pocket clip, tip-up
Tip-up, reversible for right or left hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Opening boxesCutting ropesRemoving tags
EDCEveryday CarryRestricted Carry Areas
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
Smooth IKBS ball bearing pivot for easy deploymentAmbidextrous reversible clipClassic slipjoint mechanismDurable stainless steel and GRN handleNice bead blast blade finish
Common complaints
Blade length is very short (16.4 mm) limiting use to small tasks
Blade thickness thinner than heavy duty knivesSlipjoint may not be preferred by those wanting locking knives
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