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CIVIVI Thug 2 vs CIVIVI Yonder
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Yonder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Thug 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Thug 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Yonder stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Yonder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Thug 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Yonder stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Thug 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Thug 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Yonder stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$64.88Cheapest
US$67Most expensive
Weight
103.9 g (3.66 oz)Heaviest
77.5 g (2.73 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
68.4 mm (2.69 in)Shortest
73.1 mm (2.88 in)Longest
Overall length
164.6 mm (6.48 in)Shortest
168.2 mm (6.62 in)Longest
Closed length
96.2 mm (3.79 in)Longest
95.1 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.2 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
14C28N
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Silver Bead Blasted
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, L/R
Tip-Up, reversible (Left/Right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryLight Tactical UseEDC Knives
Everyday Carry (EDC)Utility cutting tasksCamping and hikingLeft-handed users
Not best for
Heavy Duty Cutting
Heavy-duty pryingSpecialized hunting tasks
Common praise
Good value for moneyReliable liner lockComfortable gripDurable materialsSmooth deployment
Excellent balance between size and weightUser-friendly crossbar lock mechanismDurable 14C28N blade with good corrosion resistance and edge retentionAmbidextrous clip and locking system, lefty friendlyAwarded Blade Show Best Buy of the Year 2024
Common complaints
Initial thumb stud stiffnessSlight blade play after heavy use
Crossbar lock pull is shorter than industry standardNo obvious lanyard attachment options
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