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CIVIVI Relic vs Spyderco Cat
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Cat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Relic stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Relic stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Relic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Relic stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Relic stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 25% 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$105Cheapest
US$108Most expensive
Weight
107 g (3.77 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Longest
62 mm (2.44 in)Shortest
Overall length
188 mm (7.40 in)Longest
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
90 mm (3.54 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Damascus steel (industrial Damascus, corrosion resistant, comparable to 440C)
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Green Micarta
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Blued
Unknown
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible tip-up stainless steel clip
Wire Clip, reversible, deep-pocket, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Medium-sized cutting tasksUsers seeking Damascus steel aesthetic with functional performance
Everyday CarryUrban professionalsTravelersOutdoor enthusiasts
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
Compact and legally compliant sizeSmooth slicing capability due to full-flat-ground bladeComfortable, ergonomic G-10 handleEnhanced safety with finger choilReversible wire clip for ambidextrous carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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