Comparison Console
CIVIVI Qubit vs Kershaw Mini Iridium
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Qubit stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Qubit stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Qubit stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Qubit stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Qubit stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$83.99Most expensive
Weight
80 g (2.82 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.7 mm (2.98 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
182.6 mm (7.19 in)Longest
175 mm (6.89 in)Shortest
Closed length
106.9 mm (4.21 in)Longest
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)
2.3 mm (0.09 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Black oxide coating on blade; black anodized handle
Lock type
Button Lock
DuraLock
Opening method
Unknown
Manual with thumb stud and KVT ball bearings
Clip type
Tip-Up, Left/Right
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC KnivesLightweight and durable useAffordable and reliable folding knife
Everyday carryLightweight usePortability
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 portableSmooth deployment with KVT ball bearingsSecure DuraLock lockStylish design with black or colorful anodized aluminum handle
Common complaints
Blade length could be longer
No complaints clearly stated in provided sources
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