Comparison Console
CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish vs CRKT Montosa
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 2% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% 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 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Spiny Dogfish stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa 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 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$64Most expensive
Weight
87.1 g (3.07 oz)Lightest
88.45 g (3.12 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.2 mm (3.47 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
198.3 mm (7.81 in)Longest
195 mm (7.68 in)Shortest
Closed length
110.1 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black stonewashed
Bead blast finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual thumb hole
Flipper and ambidextrous thumb stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Tip-up, reversible for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUtilityOutdoorHuntingCamping
Everyday carryEDCGentleman's folderDetailed cutting work
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
Excellent edge retention with D2 and 8Cr13MoV steelSmooth and fast opening via IKBS ball bearing pivot and flipperDurable G10 handle with stainless steel frameReversible tip-up pocket clip for left or right hand carryWell-designed for everyday carry tasks
Common complaints
Discontinued modelNo sheath included
Some sources report limited availabilityBlade steel is mid-range rather than premium
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