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CIVIVI Vision FG vs Spyderco Tenacious
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Vision FG stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Vision FG stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious 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 Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Vision FG stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Vision FG stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$80Cheapest
US$97Most expensive
Weight
123.4 g (4.35 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89.9 mm (3.54 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 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
111 mm (4.37 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 non-reflective black oxide coating
Lock type
Superlock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-Up, ambidextrous
Four-position Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryAmbidextrous useStrong lock mechanism
Daily CarryOutdoor UseBudget Tactical Use
Not best for
Users seeking premium high-end steelUsers disliking stamped pocket clips
Heavy-duty construction workLong term intensive use
Common praise
Strong and innovative Superlock locking mechanismAmbidextrous design with dual thumb studsGood balance and ergonomicsQuality canvas micarta handle scalesGood value for the price
Incredible value for moneyReal G-10 handles, not cheap plasticAmbidextrous 4-way pocket clipFull flat grind provides excellent slicingSmooth action with bronze washersSolid lockup and good ergonomics
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
8Cr13MoV steel requires more frequent sharpeningLiner lock is less advanced than Compression LockNot a deep-carry pocket clip; knife shows in pocketMade in China, not USA
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