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CIVIVI Qubit vs CRKT Ancestor
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Ancestor stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Ancestor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Ancestor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Qubit stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Ancestor stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Qubit stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Qubit stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Ancestor stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Qubit stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Ancestor stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 21% 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$78.7Most expensive
US$75.95Cheapest
Weight
80 g (2.82 oz)Heaviest
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.7 mm (2.98 in)Shortest
91.47 mm (3.60 in)Longest
Overall length
182.6 mm (7.19 in)Shortest
209.55 mm (8.25 in)Longest
Closed length
106.9 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
117.22 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.12 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
D2
Handle material
Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
Button Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Blade flipper with IKBS ball bearing pivot
Clip type
Tip-Up, Left/Right
Stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC KnivesLightweight and durable useAffordable and reliable folding knife
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresHard use tasks
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
Excellent edge retentionSmooth and reliable openingGood grip under varied conditionsLightweight and compact for EDC
Common complaints
Blade length could be longer
Unknown
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