Comparison Console
CIVIVI Trailblazer vs CRKT Padawan
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Padawan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Padawan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$80Cheapest
Weight
90.5 g (3.19 oz)Heaviest
87.88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
76.4 mm (3.01 in)Longest
Overall length
174 mm (6.85 in)Shortest
180.98 mm (7.13 in)Longest
Closed length
98.6 mm (3.88 in)Shortest
105.26 mm (4.14 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
14C28N
Handle material
G10 onlay on stainless steel
Stainless Steel with G10, Carbon Fiber, or Micarta overlays
Finish
Gray stonewashed
Stonewash or Brush Finish, varies by variant
Lock type
Slip Joint
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, Left/Right
Pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
EDCEveryday tasksLeft-handed use
Everyday carryEDCGeneral utility
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
Excellent edge retention of 14C28N steelSmooth and fast blade deployment via IKBS ball bearing pivot and flipperDurable stainless steel handle with premium overlaysSecure frame lock with thick lock barLow profile pocket clip for secure carry
Common complaints
Opening requires some effort due to slip joint tension
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