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CIVIVI Relic vs CRKT Padawan
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Padawan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Padawan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Relic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Relic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Relic stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Relic stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 4% 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$80Cheapest
Weight
107 g (3.77 oz)Heaviest
87.88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Longest
76.4 mm (3.01 in)Shortest
Overall length
188 mm (7.40 in)Longest
180.98 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
105.26 mm (4.14 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Damascus steel (industrial Damascus, corrosion resistant, comparable to 440C)
14C28N
Handle material
Green Micarta
Stainless Steel with G10, Carbon Fiber, or Micarta overlays
Finish
Blued
Stonewash or Brush Finish, varies by variant
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible tip-up stainless steel clip
Pocket 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 carryEDCGeneral 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
Excellent edge retention of 14C28N steelSmooth and fast blade deployment via IKBS ball bearing pivot and flipperDurable stainless steel handle with premium overlaysSecure frame lock with thick lock barLow profile pocket clip for secure carry
Common complaints
Unknown
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