Comparison Console
CIVIVI Voltaic vs CRKT Padawan
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Padawan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Padawan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Voltaic stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$80Cheapest
Weight
118.2 g (4.17 oz)Heaviest
87.88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.5 mm (3.48 in)Longest
76.4 mm (3.01 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.5 mm (8.01 in)Longest
180.98 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
105.26 mm (4.14 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
14C28N
Handle material
Stainless Steel with Wood Inlay
Stainless Steel with G10, Carbon Fiber, or Micarta overlays
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Stonewash or Brush Finish, varies by variant
Lock type
Nested Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper Tab
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-Up, reversible
Pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryEDCOffice useGeneral slicing tasks
Everyday carryEDCGeneral utility
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
Excellent edge retention of 14C28N steelSmooth and fast blade deployment via IKBS ball bearing pivot and flipperDurable stainless steel handle with premium overlaysSecure frame lock with thick lock barLow profile pocket clip for secure carry
Common complaints
Not considered premium steel by enthusiastsNot suited for very heavy duty outdoor tasks
Unknown
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