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CIVIVI Voltaic vs CRKT Bona Fide
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$89.7Cheapest
US$99Most expensive
Weight
118.2 g (4.17 oz)Heaviest
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.5 mm (3.48 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
203.5 mm (8.01 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
1.4116 stainless steel (also available in D2 or S35VN steel variants)
Handle material
Stainless Steel with Wood Inlay
Aluminum (OD green) or titanium on LE version
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Black PVD coating (on 1.4116 steel version)
Lock type
Nested Frame Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper Tab
Manual flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, reversible
Deep-carry over-the-top pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryEDCOffice useGeneral slicing tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Field strip maintenance without tools
Not best for
Heavy outdoor adventuresPremium boutique steel enthusiasts
Premium steel enthusiasts at higher price points
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
Easy to disassemble and clean without toolsSolid Ken Onion design with good flipping actionDeep-carry pocket clipComfortable handle shape
Common complaints
Not considered premium steel by enthusiastsNot suited for very heavy duty outdoor tasks
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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