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CIVIVI Wyvern vs Kershaw Brawler

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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CIVIVI Wyvern stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Brawler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Kershaw Brawler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

CIVIVI Wyvern stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

CIVIVI Wyvern stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Kershaw Brawler stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

CIVIVI Wyvern stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

CIVIVI Wyvern 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.

CIVIVI Wyvern — Blade length: 88 mm (3.46 in)CIVIVI Wyvern — Overall length: 201 mm (7.91 in)CIVIVI Wyvern — Closed length: 113 mm (4.45 in)CIVIVI Wyvern — Weight: 85 g (3.00 oz)CIVIVI Wyvern — Retail price: US$58CIVIVI Wyvern — Blade thickness: 3 mm (0.12 in)Kershaw Brawler — Blade length: 76 mm (2.99 in)Kershaw Brawler — Overall length: 180 mm (7.09 in)Kershaw Brawler — Closed length: 105 mm (4.13 in)Kershaw Brawler — Weight: 111 g (3.92 oz)Kershaw Brawler — Retail price: US$56Kershaw Brawler — Blade thickness: 3 mm (0.12 in)Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthWeightRetail priceBlade thickness
Price & carry
Retail price
US$58Most expensive
US$56Cheapest
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
111 g (3.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
Closed length
113 mm (4.45 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Fiber-glass Reinforced Nylon
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Black Stonewashed or Satin
Black oxide coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
6AL4V Titanium Tip-Up, Right Carry
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/down, right/left)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC KnivesCamping KnivesHunting KnivesTactical Knives
Everyday carryTactical usePiercing tasksUtility and multipurpose use
Not best for
Unknown
!Long, clean slicing tasks!Extensive slicing requiring smooth blade curve
Common praise
Smooth operation with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotGood edge retention from D2 steelLightweight and comfortable FRN handleAffordable quality EDC knife
Solid build for the priceStrong and reliable liner lockSpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper is snappy and satisfyingComfortable and textured glass-filled nylon handleFour-position adjustable clip offers ambidextrous carryStrong and durable tanto point, excellent for piercingDurable black oxide blade finish
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
Tanto blade shape limits long, smooth slicing utilityBlade edge out of box is usable but requires sharpening for optimal bevelClosure on assisted opening can be awkward due to spring tensionBlade finish shows wear quickly under heavy useSome minor blade play may develop over time

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