Civivi Praxis vs Civivi Button Lock Kitefin
Civivi Praxis ($65) vs Civivi Button Lock Kitefin ($82) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Civivi Praxis | Civivi Button Lock Kitefin |
| Price | $65 | $82 |
| Weight | 92g | 78.8g |
| Blade Steel | D2 | — |
| Blade Length | 3.75" | — |
| Handle | G10 | Aluminum, 0.47 in thick |
| Lock | Liner Lock | Button lock |
| Weight | 3.25 oz | 78.8g (civivi.com spec table) |
| Opening | Flipper + Ball Bearing | — |
| Blade | — | 3.22 in / 81.8mm 14C28N, 57-59HRC |
| Pivot | — | Caged ceramic ball bearing |
| Clip | — | Tip up, L/R |
Pros & Cons
Civivi Praxis
- Larger blade for real outdoor work
- D2 steel for hard use at this price
- Ball-bearing flipper at budget price
- Larger size limits discreet carry
- Liner lock limits one-hand close
- D2 requires oil maintenance
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 Praxis is the better value at $65. If weight matters most, Civivi Button Lock Kitefin carries lighter at 78.8g. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.