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CIVIVI Qubit vs Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Qubit stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Qubit stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Qubit stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Qubit stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Qubit stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Qubit stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% 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$78.7Cheapest
US$85Most expensive
Weight
80 g (2.82 oz)Lightest
91 g (3.21 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.7 mm (2.98 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
182.6 mm (7.19 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
106.9 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
AUS-10A Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
Button Lock
Tri-Ad Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
Clip type
Tip-Up, Left/Right
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC KnivesLightweight And Durable UseAffordable And Reliable Folding Knife
Everyday Carry (EDC)Outdoor AdventuresReliable Cutting Tool
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight Yet Durable Aluminum HandleReliable Button Lock With Spring TensionAffordable Price Point Under $100Smooth Opening Due To Ceramic BearingsGood Balance Of Blade Steel Quality (14c28n) And Price
Lightweight And Slim DesignExceptional Blade Steel (aus 10a) With Good Edge RetentionSecure And Reliable Tri Ad Lock MechanismComfortable, Grippy G 10 HandleGood Value For The Price
Common complaints
Blade Length Could Be Longer
Unknown
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