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CIVIVI Elite Tessera vs CIVIVI Wellmax
CIVIVI Elite Tessera ($136.50) vs CIVIVI Wellmax ($163.50) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | CIVIVI Elite Tessera | CIVIVI Wellmax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $136.50 | $163.50 |
| Weight | 83.2g | 119g |
| Weight | 83.2g (CIVIVI) | 119g (4.20 oz, CIVIVI product page) |
| Blade | 3.37 in CPM S35VN | — |
| Lock | Crossbar lock | — |
| Opening | Thumb stud | — |
| Handle | Diamond-patterned aluminum | — |
| Blade Length | — | 3.6" / 91.4mm |
| Closed Length | — | 4.99" / 126.8mm |
| Overall Length | — | 8.59" / 218.2mm |
| Blade Material | — | 14C28N |
| Handle Material | — | Aluminum With Ultem Inlay |
| Blade Hardness | — | 57-59HRC |
| Blade Thickness | — | 0.12" / 3mm |
Pros & Cons
CIVIVI Elite Tessera
- CPM S35VN blade
- Crossbar lock
- Textured aluminum handle
- $136.50
- Aluminum handle can feel slick
- Thumb stud only
CIVIVI Wellmax
- 14C28N blade steel
- Aluminum With Ultem Inlay handle
- $164 is a considered purchase
CIVIVI Elite Tessera is the better value at $136.50. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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