Comparison Console
CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish vs CRKT Endorser
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% 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 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Endorser stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Endorser stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Endorser stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Endorser stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$66Most expensive
Weight
87.1 g (3.07 oz)Lightest
90.72 g (3.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.2 mm (3.47 in)Longest
80.77 mm (3.18 in)Shortest
Overall length
198.3 mm (7.81 in)Longest
185.67 mm (7.31 in)Shortest
Closed length
110.1 mm (4.33 in)Longest
105.92 mm (4.17 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black stonewashed
Black oxide coating on blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual thumb hole
OutBurst assisted opening with thumb stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Right hand only, tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUtilityOutdoorHuntingCamping
Everyday carry (EDC)Urban and rural EDC tasksUtility tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent price to quality ratioSmooth and reliable action with ceramic ball bearing pivotSecure grip with well-shaped handleGood blade hardness and sharpness
Fast and smooth assisted openingGood ergonomics with finger groovesDurable and corrosion resistant blade coatingSecure liner lock mechanismComfortable and grippy G10 handle
Common complaints
Discontinued modelNo sheath included
Unknown
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