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CIVIVI Wyvern vs Kershaw Dawnstar
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Wyvern stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Wyvern stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Wyvern stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Wyvern stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Wyvern stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dawnstar 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$58Most expensive
US$48.99Cheapest
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
96 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)
201 mm (7.91 in)
Closed length
113 mm (4.45 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 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
BlackWash coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
6AL4V Titanium Tip-Up, Right Carry
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC KnivesCamping KnivesHunting KnivesTactical Knives
Everyday carryTactical useCutting ropeOpening boxesUtility tasks
Not best for
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Common praise
Smooth operation with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotGood edge retention from D2 steelLightweight and comfortable FRN handleAffordable quality EDC knife
Ergonomic textured handleAssisted opening with flipper for quick blade deploymentHawkbill blade shape effective for rope and box cuttingLightweight with weight-relieving handle pocketsReversible deep-carry pocket clip for ambidextrous carry
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
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