Comparison Console
CIVIVI Wyvern vs CRKT Caligo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CIVIVI Wyvern stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Wyvern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Wyvern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Wyvern stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Wyvern stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Wyvern stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$58Cheapest
US$70.99Most expensive
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
96 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Fiber-glass Reinforced Nylon
Aluminum
Finish
Black Stonewashed or Satin
Black oxide coating on blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
6AL4V Titanium Tip-Up, Right Carry
Right hand only, tip-up, removable steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC KnivesCamping KnivesHunting KnivesTactical Knives
Everyday carry
Not best for
Unknown
Hard use work
Common praise
Smooth operation with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotGood edge retention from D2 steelLightweight and comfortable FRN handleAffordable quality EDC knife
Smooth and fast blade deploymentGood lockup with liner lockAffordable priceErgonomic handle with good balanceStylish design with blue pivot ringSharp blade out of box
Common complaints
D2 steel is not stainless and requires maintenance to prevent rustFRN handle may feel less premium compared to other materialsLiner lock less robust than frame locks for heavy use
Right-hand only clip, no left-hand optionSome find handle grip slickPaint/coating can wear off handle with useBlade detent is light so blade may open by shakingNot built for heavy or hard use
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