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CIVIVI Synergy4 vs CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$115Most expensive
US$113Cheapest
Weight
144 g (5.08 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Overall length
237 mm (9.33 in)Shortest
257 mm (10.12 in)Longest
Closed length
137 mm (5.39 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
AUS-8
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black Blade Finish
Dark coating
Lock type
Nested Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Front Flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)CampingTactical UsePiercing tasks
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Not best for
Unknown
Left-handed users (clip right hand only)
Common praise
Excellent edge retention of Nitro V steelSecure and reliable nested liner lockComfortable and durable G10 handleSmooth deployment with front flipperVersatile tanto blade for piercing and utilityGood balance of quality and price
Solid lock-upWell ground bevelSlim profile for a large pocket knifeGood qualityPositive customer reviews and ratings
Common complaints
Liner lock may be stiff and require practice to operate
Pocket clip right-hand only
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