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CIVIVI Thug 2 vs Cold Steel 4-Max Scout
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Thug 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Thug 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% 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 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Thug 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 179% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Thug 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Thug 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 52% 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$122Most expensive
Weight
103.9 g (3.66 oz)Lightest
290 g (10.23 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
68.4 mm (2.69 in)Shortest
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
Overall length
164.6 mm (6.48 in)Shortest
255 mm (10.04 in)Longest
Closed length
96.2 mm (3.79 in)Shortest
153 mm (6.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4.8 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
AUS-10A stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Griv-Ex with stainless steel liners and Griv-Ex backspacer
Finish
Silver Bead Blasted
Stonewashed black finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Tri-Ad lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, L/R
Tip-up pocket clip (right side)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryLight Tactical UseEDC Knives
Heavy-duty everyday carryJob site useUtility tasks
Not best for
Heavy Duty Cutting
Unknown
Common praise
Good value for moneyReliable liner lockComfortable gripDurable materialsSmooth deployment
Very strong and durable designReliable Tri-Ad lockGood balance of size and weight for heavy useGood handle grip and materials
Common complaints
Initial thumb stud stiffnessSlight blade play after heavy use
Unknown
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