Comparison Console
CIVIVI Riffle vs Kershaw Turismo 5505
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Riffle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Riffle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Riffle stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Riffle stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Riffle stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$44.99Most expensive
Weight
95.7 g (3.38 oz)Heaviest
94 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
Overall length
202.7 mm (7.98 in)Longest
171 mm (6.73 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.7 mm (4.52 in)Longest
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
Dark Green Micarta
Stainless steel
Finish
Gray Stonewashed
Black PVD coating on handle; Satin finish on blade with sanded flats
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Assist opening with SpeedSafe/KVT ball bearing or bronze phosphor washers, flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, side to side reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Ambidextrous reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Ambidextrous Opening
Everyday CarryCompact Pocket KnifeUsers Who Prefer Assisted Opening
Not best for
Heavy Duty Chopping Or Survival Tasks
Heavy Duty Tasks Requiring Larger Blade
Common praise
Smooth Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing Pivot For Easy OpeningComfortable Micarta Handle With Chamfered EdgesLightweight And Balanced Design With Milled Cut Outs
Compact Size With Comfortable Four Finger GripSmooth And Quick Assisted OpeningGood Blade Steel (D2) With Excellent Edge RetentionStealthy Black Finish And Quality Construction
Common complaints
Not Designed For Heavy Or Tactical UseNo Assisted Opening Feature
Some Older Models Use Kvt Ball Bearings; Newer Use Bronze Phosphor Washers Which May Differ In FeelLimited Blade Length For Larger Tasks
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