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CIVIVI Mini Sandbar vs CRKT HVAS
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Mini Sandbar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Mini Sandbar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Mini Sandbar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Mini Sandbar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Mini Sandbar stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Mini Sandbar stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 36% 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$51.12Cheapest
US$53.97Most expensive
Weight
75.9 g (2.68 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75 mm (2.95 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
1.4116 stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Titanium Deep Carry Pocket Clip
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCompact CarryUsers looking for a slicey blade with good ergonomics
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Great ergonomicsSlicey blade with unique shapeReliable Nitro-V steelSmooth action with caged ball bearingsCompact and lightweight
Easy maintenance with Field Strip technologySmooth action and good blade designLightweight and durable glass reinforced nylon handleSecure liner lock mechanism
Common complaints
Discontinued productCan be a little short handle for larger hands
Handle has multiple hot spots and can feel cheapPocket clip and scale edges may cause discomfortConsidered a good limited use knife but not great value
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