Civivi Baby Banter vs Civivi Button Lock Kitefin
Civivi Baby Banter ($55) vs Civivi Button Lock Kitefin ($82) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Civivi Baby Banter | Civivi Button Lock Kitefin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $55 | $82 |
| Weight | 51g | 78.8g |
| Blade Steel | Nitro-V | — |
| Blade Length | 2.34" | — |
| Lock | Liner lock | Button lock |
| Weight | 1.80oz | 78.8g (civivi.com spec table) |
| Blade | — | 3.22 in / 81.8mm 14C28N, 57-59HRC |
| Handle | — | Aluminum, 0.47 in thick |
| Pivot | — | Caged ceramic ball bearing |
| Clip | — | Tip up, L/R |
Pros & Cons
Civivi Baby Banter
- Perfect size
- Comfortable grip
- Nitro-V sharpens easily
- Thumb-stud tight
- Scales slippery wet
Civivi Button Lock Kitefin
- Caged ceramic bearing pivot
- Button lock with spring tension
- Reversible tip up clip
- Sub 80g for a 3.2 in blade
- 14C28N is a mid tier steel
- Button lock needs two hands to close comfortably
- 1.28 in width is wide in a slim pocket
- Hollow grind is less sturdy than a flat grind
Civivi Baby Banter is the better value at $55. Both are part of our curated knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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