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Kershaw Thermite 3880BW 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. Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 857% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$30Cheapest
US$287.25Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G10 front scale and stainless steel back
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Blackwashed stonewashed
Unknown
Lock type
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Back Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep carry pocket clip, quadruple-position (tip-up and tip-down, left and right)
Two-position clip (tip-up/tip-down, right side)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Accurate cuttingQuick blade deployment
Personal protectionUndercover law enforcement use
Not best for
Batoning woodUsers with small hands may find it largeTasks requiring lightweight knife
General utilityEveryday use
Common praise
Comfortable and grippy handleSmooth assisted opening with SpeedSafeStrong frame lock with no blade playAffordable price with high performanceAesthetically pleasing designVersatile pocket clip options
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
Relatively large and heavy for some usersWeight biased towards the handle (not balanced at pivot)Thumb studs are superfluousHandle G10 texture less aggressive, could slip in wet conditions
Not intended or designed for general utility or everyday useH2 steel version prone to surface rust after marine use
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