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CIVIVI Vyrent vs CIVIVI Elite Tessera
CIVIVI Vyrent ($82.30) vs CIVIVI Elite Tessera ($136.50) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | CIVIVI Vyrent | CIVIVI Elite Tessera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $82.30 | $136.50 |
| Weight | 133.1g | 83.2g |
| Steel | Nitro-X7, black stonewashed | — |
| Blade | 3.48" / 88.4mm | 3.37 in CPM S35VN |
| Overall | 8.13" / 206.5mm | — |
| Closed | 4.65" / 118.1mm | — |
| Handle | Contoured black G10 | Diamond-patterned aluminum |
| Lock | Liner lock | Crossbar lock |
| Opening | Flipper tab and thumb studs | Thumb stud |
| Weight | 133.1g (4.69 oz) | 83.2g (CIVIVI) |
Pros & Cons
CIVIVI Vyrent
- Nitro-X7 resists corrosion better than the usual budget stainless
- Contoured G10 is a genuine improvement over flat slabs
- Two opening methods, no need to pick a camp
- Long blade for the money
- 133g is heavy for an everyday folder
- Nitro-X7 gives up edge retention to the powder steels
- Liner lock rather than a frame lock or crossbar
- CIVIVI does not publish a weight in its Shopify data, only in the spec table
CIVIVI Elite Tessera
- CPM S35VN blade
- Crossbar lock
- Textured aluminum handle
- $136.50
- Aluminum handle can feel slick
- Thumb stud only
CIVIVI Vyrent is the better value at $82.30. If weight matters most, CIVIVI Elite Tessera carries lighter at 83.2g. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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