Comparison Console
CIVIVI Starflare vs CRKT Seismic
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Seismic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Seismic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Seismic stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Seismic stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 21% 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$148Cheapest
US$150Most expensive
Weight
171.8 g (6.06 oz)Lightest
180 g (6.35 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.8 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Overall length
200.9 mm (7.91 in)Shortest
239 mm (9.41 in)Longest
Closed length
117.1 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
1.4116 stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminium
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin, Blackwashed, Damascus options
Satin or black powder-coated (variants)
Lock type
Button Lock
Deadbolt lock
Opening method
Thumbstud, Button opener
Flipper or dual thumb studs with IKBS ball bearing system
Clip type
Deep Carry Clip, reversible, tip up, right hand
Tip-up, reversible for right/left carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryEDC Tasks: Draw Cuts, Cutting Rope, Whittling, Chopping Food, Fine Tasks
Everyday CarryEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight And Ergonomic Aluminium HandleSharp Wharncliffe Nitro V BladeSmooth Deployment With Button Lock And ThumbstudDeep Carry Reversible Pocket ClipUnique Space Age Styling
Smooth Blade Deployment Via Flipper And Ikbs Ball Bearing PivotRock Solid Deadbolt Locking SystemWell Balanced And Comfortable G10 HandlePartially Serrated Option AvailableLegal Blade Length In Areas Restricting Blades Longer Than 4 Inches
Common complaints
Unknown
Discontinued Model No Longer Widely Available
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