Comparison Console
CIVIVI Trailblazer vs Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the lightest option for weight. Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% 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$88Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
90.5 g (3.19 oz)Lightest
90.72 g (3.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
174 mm (6.85 in)Shortest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
Closed length
98.6 mm (3.88 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
AUS-10A stainless steel
Handle material
G10 onlay on stainless steel
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Gray stonewashed
Tumbled,satin (varies by source)
Lock type
Slip Joint
Tri-Ad Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Tip-Up, Left/Right
Stainless pocket/belt clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCEveryday tasksLeft-handed use
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight carryTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight yet strong bladeGood quality 14C28N steelReversible clip for leftiesStonewashed finish hides wear wellClassic slip joint design with modern materials
Lightweight and ultra slim designHigh quality AUS-10A steel bladeComfortable G-10 handleStrong and reliable Tri-Ad LockAffordable price
Common complaints
Opening requires some effort due to slip joint tension
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