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CIVIVI Trailblazer vs CRKT Buku
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, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Buku stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Buku stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 141% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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$69.99Cheapest
Weight
90.5 g (3.19 oz)Lightest
218 g (7.69 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
95.3 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
174 mm (6.85 in)Shortest
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
Closed length
98.6 mm (3.88 in)Shortest
123.4 mm (4.86 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
G10 onlay on stainless steel
2Cr13 Stainless Steel
Finish
Gray stonewashed
Satin finish blade, satin finished handle
Lock type
Slip Joint
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-Up, Left/Right
Steel pocket clip, tip up carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCEveryday tasksLeft-handed use
Everyday carryCutting and chopping tasks
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
Strong and beefy frame lock with steel over-travel tabPowerful and usable kukri style bladeGood edge retention and easy maintenanceLarge thumb hole for one-hand openingDeep carry pocket clip
Common complaints
Opening requires some effort due to slip joint tension
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