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CRKT Redemption vs Spyderco Civilian
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Redemption stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Redemption stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Redemption stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Redemption stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Redemption stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian 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$275Cheapest
US$287.25Most expensive
Weight
138.91 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
103.2 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
Overall length
233.38 mm (9.19 in)Shortest
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
Closed length
129.46 mm (5.10 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.84 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G10 w/Stainless Steel Bolster
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Cerakote
Unknown
Lock type
Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip, Deep Carry
Two-position clip (tip-up/tip-down, right side)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCOutdoor UseUtility Cutting Tasks
Personal protectionUndercover law enforcement use
Not best for
Lightweight EDCSmall Whittling Tasks
General utilityEveryday use
Common praise
Outstanding edge retention and corrosion resistance from MagnaCut steelExcellent grip with G10 handle and stainless steel bolsterAmbidextrous Crossbar lock allows easy closing both handsClassic dagger design with modern utilityMade in USA quality and design
Effective cutting performance with fully serrated reverse 'S' bladeErgonomic handle with textured black G-10 scalesHigh-strength back lock mechanismTwo-position clip for versatile carryEstablished and respected design for self-defense
Common complaints
Large size may be too big for some users' pockets or everyday carrySingle-edged blade may be less versatile in some combat scenarios
Not intended or designed for general utility or everyday useH2 steel version prone to surface rust after marine use
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