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CIVIVI Vexillum vs CRKT Bona Fide
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Vexillum stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Vexillum stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Vexillum stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Vexillum stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Vexillum stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$84Cheapest
US$99Most expensive
Weight
173.5 g (6.12 oz)Heaviest
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.7 mm (3.81 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Overall length
229.4 mm (9.03 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
132.7 mm (5.22 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.9 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
1.4116 stainless steel (also available in D2 or S35VN steel variants)
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum (OD green) or titanium on LE version
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Black PVD coating (on 1.4116 steel version)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper, Thumb Stud
Manual flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Deep-carry over-the-top pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCampingHuntingTactical usage
Everyday carry (EDC)Field strip maintenance without tools
Not best for
Unknown
Premium steel enthusiasts at higher price points
Common praise
High-quality Nitro-V blade steel with good edge retention and corrosion resistanceComfortable and secure G10 handleReliable liner lock mechanismSmooth one-handed opening via flipper and thumb studModerate weight for good portability (173.5 grams)Attractive black stonewashed finish
Easy to disassemble and clean without toolsSolid Ken Onion design with good flipping actionDeep-carry pocket clipComfortable handle shape
Common complaints
Unknown
Steel choice not high-end for the priceLE version handle texture can be abrasive in pocketTitanium handle version is heavier than aluminum
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