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CIVIVI Trailblazer vs CRKT HVAS
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 37% 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$53.97Cheapest
Weight
90.5 g (3.19 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
174 mm (6.85 in)Shortest
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
Closed length
98.6 mm (3.88 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
1.4116 stainless steel
Handle material
G10 onlay on stainless steel
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
Finish
Gray stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
Slip Joint
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-Up, Left/Right
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
EDCEveryday tasksLeft-handed use
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
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
Easy maintenance with Field Strip technologySmooth action and good blade designLightweight and durable glass reinforced nylon handleSecure liner lock mechanism
Common complaints
Opening requires some effort due to slip joint tension
Handle has multiple hot spots and can feel cheapPocket clip and scale edges may cause discomfortConsidered a good limited use knife but not great value
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