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CIVIVI Voltaic vs Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Air Lite Drop Point 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$89.7Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
118.2 g (4.17 oz)Heaviest
91 g (3.21 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.5 mm (3.48 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
203.5 mm (8.01 in)Longest
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
AUS-10A Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel with Wood Inlay
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
Nested Frame Lock
Tri-Ad Lock
Opening method
Flipper Tab
Unknown
Clip type
Tip-Up, reversible
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryEDCOffice useGeneral slicing tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Outdoor adventuresReliable cutting tool
Not best for
Heavy outdoor adventuresPremium boutique steel enthusiasts
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth flipper action aided by ceramic ball bearingsExcellent attention to detailDurable, corrosion-resistant Sandvik 14C28N steelGood value for price under $100Reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Lightweight and slim designExceptional blade steel (AUS-10A) with good edge retentionSecure and reliable Tri-Ad lock mechanismComfortable, grippy G-10 handleGood value for the price
Common complaints
Not considered premium steel by enthusiastsNot suited for very heavy duty outdoor tasks
Unknown
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