Comparison Console
CIVIVI Riffle vs Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Riffle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Riffle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Riffle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Riffle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Riffle stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Riffle stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 14% 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$42.99Cheapest
US$45.79Most expensive
Weight
95.7 g (3.38 oz)Lightest
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
202.7 mm (7.98 in)Longest
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.7 mm (4.52 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N
AUS10A
Handle material
Dark Green Micarta
Glass-Filled Nylon (GFN)
Finish
Gray Stonewashed
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Tri-Ad lock
Opening method
Flipper
Dual thumb stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, side to side reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Two-way reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Ambidextrous opening
Everyday carryMilitaryLaw enforcementFire and rescue personnelCivilians requiring versatile cutting tool
Not best for
Heavy duty chopping or survival tasks
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth caged ceramic ball bearing pivot for easy openingComfortable Micarta handle with chamfered edgesLightweight and balanced design with milled cut outs
Strong and ambidextrous Tri-Ad locking mechanismDurable glass reinforced nylon handle with gentle textureExcellent edge retention and strength from AUS10A steelLightweight and compact for easy carry
Common complaints
Not designed for heavy or tactical useNo assisted opening feature
Unknown
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