Comparison Console
CIVIVI Vision FG vs Kershaw Cryo II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Vision FG stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Vision FG stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Vision FG stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Vision FG stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Vision FG stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$80Most expensive
US$79Cheapest
Weight
123.4 g (4.35 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89.9 mm (3.54 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
201.9 mm (7.95 in)Longest
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.1 mm (4.45 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Canvas Micarta
Stainless steel
Finish
Black
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Lock type
Superlock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Clip type
Tip-Up, ambidextrous
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryAmbidextrous UseStrong Lock Mechanism
Everyday CarryWorkTactical Use
Not best for
Users Seeking Premium High End SteelUsers Disliking Stamped Pocket Clips
Unknown
Common praise
Strong And Innovative Superlock Locking MechanismAmbidextrous Design With Dual Thumb StudsGood Balance And ErgonomicsQuality Canvas Micarta Handle ScalesGood Value For The Price
Sturdy And Aesthetically Pleasing DesignReliable Frame Lock With Lockbar StabilizerSmooth, Fast Speedsafe Assisted OpeningComfortable Handle With Secure GripDeep Carry Reversible Pocket Clip For Versatile Carry
Common complaints
Lack Of Jimping On Blade SpineStamped Pocket Clip Is Uncomfortable And Long With A Spoon Bill TipClip Screw And Indentation Quality InconsistentThumb Studs Positioned Close To Handle Complicate Reverse FlickBlade Hardness May Vary From Claimed Ratings
Heavier Weight Compared To Some Alternatives (~156g)Some Users Find The Factory Edge Out Of The Box Less Than OptimalSlick Blade Coating May Be Slippery With Dirty HandsAssisted Opening Tuning Less Optimal For Thumb Stud Use
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