Comparison Console
CIVIVI Trailblazer vs Kershaw Mini Iridium
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the longest option for closed length.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium 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$83.99Cheapest
Weight
90.5 g (3.19 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
174 mm (6.85 in)Shortest
175 mm (6.89 in)Longest
Closed length
98.6 mm (3.88 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
G10 onlay on stainless steel
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Gray stonewashed
Black oxide coating on blade; black anodized handle
Lock type
Slip Joint
DuraLock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Manual with thumb stud and KVT ball bearings
Clip type
Tip-Up, Left/Right
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCEveryday tasksLeft-handed use
Everyday carryLightweight usePortability
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 portableSmooth deployment with KVT ball bearingsSecure DuraLock lockStylish design with black or colorful anodized aluminum handle
Common complaints
Opening requires some effort due to slip joint tension
No complaints clearly stated in provided sources
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