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CIVIVI Synergy4 vs Kershaw Broadside
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 1% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$115Cheapest
US$124.99Most expensive
Weight
144 g (5.08 oz)Lightest
145 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
237 mm (9.33 in)Longest
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
Closed length
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black Blade Finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Nested Liner Lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Front Flipper
Manual KVT ball-bearing thumb stud opening
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Reversible deep-carry tip-up right or left
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)CampingTactical UsePiercing tasks
Everyday carryWork tasksOutdoor adventuresCutting, slicing, carving, puncturing, chopping
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Well-balanced and dependableSmooth opening actionSolid lockupComfortable handleGood edge retention with D2 steel
Common complaints
Liner lock may be stiff and require practice to operate
Feels large and bulky in back pocket
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