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CIVIVI Sokoke vs Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Sokoke stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Sokoke stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Sokoke stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Sokoke stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Sokoke stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$77Cheapest
US$85Most expensive
Weight
99.9 g (3.52 oz)Heaviest
90.72 g (3.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
85.1 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
194.1 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
Closed length
111.7 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
AUS-10A stainless steel
Handle material
Micarta
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Tumbled,satin (varies by source)
Lock type
Nested Liner Lock
Tri-Ad Lock
Opening method
Front Flipper
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Tip-Up, L/R
Stainless pocket/belt clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCampingTactical
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight carryTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and sturdyGood blade steel for priceErgonomic handle
Lightweight and ultra slim designHigh quality AUS-10A steel bladeComfortable G-10 handleStrong and reliable Tri-Ad LockAffordable price
Common complaints
Limited availabilitySome users prefer different handle materials
Unknown
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