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CIVIVI Riffle 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 29% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Riffle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Riffle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Riffle stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Riffle stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Riffle 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.
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$70Most expensive
Weight
95.7 g (3.38 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Overall length
202.7 mm (7.98 in)Shortest
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
Closed length
114.7 mm (4.52 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N
AUS-8
Handle material
Dark Green Micarta
Aluminum
Finish
Gray Stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, side to side reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Ambidextrous opening
Everyday carryCutting meatOpening envelopesGeneral utility
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
Versatile everyday carry knifeSmooth and fast opening with IKBS bearing pivotSleek and modern appearanceLightweight and slim design
Common complaints
Not designed for heavy or tactical useNo assisted opening feature
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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