Comparison Console
CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish vs CIVIVI Varius
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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$51.6Cheapest
US$74Most expensive
Weight
87.1 g (3.07 oz)Heaviest
72.4 g (2.55 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.2 mm (3.47 in)Longest
82.7 mm (3.26 in)Shortest
Overall length
198.3 mm (7.81 in)Longest
187.5 mm (7.38 in)Shortest
Closed length
110.1 mm (4.33 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
D2
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black stonewashed
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Manual thumb hole
Unknown
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUtilityOutdoorHuntingCamping
CampingEDCLight bushcraftFood preparationFeathering sticksLight camp chores
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty batoning or chopping
Common praise
Excellent price to quality ratioSmooth and reliable action with ceramic ball bearing pivotSecure grip with well-shaped handleGood blade hardness and sharpness
Well-balancedSecure gripFull-tang constructionDurable blade materialGood edge retentionAffordable price
Common complaints
Discontinued modelNo sheath included
Handle can cause hotspots on extended useBasic sheath lacking advanced featuresFactory edge may require refinement
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