CIVIVI Statera stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Statera stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
CIVIVI Statera stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
CIVIVI Statera stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
CIVIVI Statera stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
CIVIVI Statera stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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.
1.4116 stainless steel (also available in D2 or S35VN steel variants)
Handle material
G10 with Carbon Fiber Overlay
Aluminum (OD green) or titanium on LE version
Finish
Stonewashed
Black PVD coating (on 1.4116 steel version)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Manual flipper
Clip type
Reversible Titanium Pocket Clip
Deep-carry over-the-top pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Box opening▣Light to medium tasks
▣Everyday carry (EDC)▣Field strip maintenance without tools
Not best for
!Heavy duty chopping!Combat
!Premium steel enthusiasts at higher price points
Common praise
✓Good blade steel and edge retention✓Comfortable handle shape✓Lightweight and well balanced✓Attractive design including a fuller/blood groove on blade✓Quality construction and materials for the price
✓Easy to disassemble and clean without tools✓Solid Ken Onion design with good flipping action✓Deep-carry pocket clip✓Comfortable handle shape
Common complaints
⚠Discontinued and sometimes hard to find⚠Limited blade thickness and heavy-duty use capability
⚠Steel choice not high-end for the price⚠LE version handle texture can be abrasive in pocket⚠Titanium handle version is heavier than aluminum