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CIVIVI Relic vs CRKT Crossbones
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Crossbones stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Relic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Relic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Relic stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Relic stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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$105Most expensive
US$70Cheapest
Weight
107 g (3.77 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Shortest
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Overall length
188 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
114 mm (4.49 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Damascus steel (industrial Damascus, corrosion resistant, comparable to 440C)
AUS-8
Handle material
Green Micarta
Aluminum
Finish
Blued
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible tip-up stainless steel clip
Right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Medium-sized cutting tasksUsers seeking Damascus steel aesthetic with functional performance
Everyday carryCutting meatOpening envelopesGeneral utility
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality manufacturing comparable to European or American productsQuick and smooth opening with a flipper and caged ceramic ball bearing pivotAttractive industrial Damascus blade with good corrosion resistanceComfortable and grippy Micarta handle with vintage aestheticReasonably priced with a lifetime manufacturer's warranty
Versatile everyday carry knifeSmooth and fast opening with IKBS bearing pivotSleek and modern appearanceLightweight and slim design
Common complaints
Unknown
Can be tricky to clean due to IKBS bearingsTip ergonomics not the easiest for some usesLockup and deployment mixed under some conditions
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