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CIVIVI Vision FG vs Spyderco Efficient
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Efficient stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Vision FG stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Vision FG stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Vision FG stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Vision FG stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% 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$65Cheapest
Weight
123.4 g (4.35 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89.9 mm (3.54 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
201.9 mm (7.95 in)Longest
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.1 mm (4.45 in)Longest
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Canvas Micarta
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black
Satin or Black oxide coated blade
Lock type
Superlock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Spyderco Trademark Round Hole for one-handed opening
Clip type
Tip-Up, ambidextrous
Reversible hourglass clip, ambidextrous tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryAmbidextrous UseStrong Lock Mechanism
Everyday CarryTactical UseValue Oriented Users
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
Good Value For The PriceSolid Build Quality For A Budget BladeComfortable Ergonomic HandleEffective And Secure Liner Lock MechanismReversible Clip For Versatile Carry Options
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
Blade Steel Is Lower End (8cr13mov) Compared To High End Knives
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