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CIVIVI Tacticorix vs Kershaw Cryo II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CIVIVI Tacticorix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Tacticorix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Tacticorix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
CIVIVI Tacticorix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Tacticorix stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Tacticorix stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$78.7Cheapest
US$79Most expensive
Weight
129.7 g (4.58 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
225.1 mm (8.86 in)Longest
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
131.1 mm (5.16 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless steel
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Flipper, Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Clip type
Tip-Up, reversible left/right
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUtilityTactical use
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality Nitro-V steel bladeReliable liner lock mechanismDual opening with flipper and thumb studsGood build quality and finishComfortable G10 handle
Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing designReliable frame lock with lockbar stabilizerSmooth, fast SpeedSafe assisted openingComfortable handle with secure gripDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Heavier weight compared to some alternatives (~156g)Some users find the factory edge out of the box less than optimalSlick blade coating may be slippery with dirty handsAssisted opening tuning less optimal for thumb stud use
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