Comparison Console
CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish vs CRKT Heiho Deadbolt
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 15% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$51.6Most expensive
US$40Cheapest
Weight
87.1 g (3.07 oz)Lightest
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.2 mm (3.47 in)Longest
79.4 mm (3.13 in)Shortest
Overall length
198.3 mm (7.81 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
110.1 mm (4.33 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual thumb hole
Outburst assisted opening with thumb disk
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUtilityOutdoorHuntingCamping
Everyday carrySelf-defenseTactical useQuick deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy choppingFixed blade tasks
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 openingSolid liner lock with effective manual LAWKS safetySharp out of the boxGood ambidextrous ergonomicsReversible deep carry clip
Common complaints
Discontinued modelNo sheath included
Handle scales can be slipperyGrip confidence is reduced by smooth G10 finish
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