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CIVIVI Yonder vs Cold Steel Verdict
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Verdict stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Verdict stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Verdict stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Yonder stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Verdict stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Yonder stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Yonder stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Verdict stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Yonder stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Verdict stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$67Most expensive
US$47.95Cheapest
Weight
77.5 g (2.73 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
73.1 mm (2.88 in)Shortest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
Overall length
168.2 mm (6.62 in)Shortest
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
Closed length
95.1 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
106.7 mm (4.20 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.2 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
4116 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Polymer (GFN - Glass Filled Nylon)
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewash
Lock type
Crossbar Lock
Tri-Ad Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-Up, reversible (Left/Right)
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Utility cutting tasksCamping and hikingLeft-handed users
Everyday carryOutdoor choresRoutine cutting tasksEDC useLightweight pocket carry
Not best for
Heavy-duty pryingSpecialized hunting tasks
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent balance between size and weightUser-friendly crossbar lock mechanismDurable 14C28N blade with good corrosion resistance and edge retentionAmbidextrous clip and locking system, lefty friendlyAwarded Blade Show Best Buy of the Year 2024
DurabilityReliabilityCompactnessSolid blade securityComfortable gripAmbidextrous operation
Common complaints
Crossbar lock pull is shorter than industry standardNo obvious lanyard attachment options
Unknown
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