CIVIVI Mini Elementum Knife

I work on a federal site and just recently, our client, DOE, suddenly realized we were violating a federal regulation regarding dangerous weapons, specifically knives. Apparently, the regulation was amended in 2012 to reduce the legal blade length allowed on federal sites to less than 2.5 inches. That being said, all my carry knives were now illegal to bring to work. So I began searching for a good knife to fit within the regulatory allowance. This knife (as well as anotherl) fit the bill. So I bought them both. I was skeptical about this knife when I first looked at it. It looked nice and had nice reviews however, any other time I purchased a small knife, I received junk. But I figured it was worth a shot so I moved forward with the purchase. The knife arrived in a very nice, sturdy box (good start). Upon openening the box there was the knife and a small ring that can be attached to the knife so it can be worn on a necklace or lanyard (I don't use these things so the rings still in the box). I removed the knife and noticed right away that it felt solid in my hand. The bronze and brushed metal handle is rather attractive. The small flipper protruded just enough and has a small amount of gimp to grip with your forefinger in order to flip the blade open. It works nicely. The blade flipped open and the liner lock click solid as the blade locked into place. The blade itself is a darker gray and looks very nice. It is also very sharp right out of the box. It seems to hold a good edge. After several usages I decided to sharpen it to maintain a nice sharp edge. It appears to sharpen easily and hold an edge nicely. I have found that I use this mostly for opening boxes and cutting food while at work. It doesn't look like much of a knife looking at it online but once you have it in hand, all that goes out the window when you feel the weight while operating the blade. I would have to say the quality is impressive. A big knife in a little knife body. I do recommend this knife. It fits great in the pocket and works very well. A good go to knife for small needs. I think you'll like this knife if you're looking for something small and functional.

You get what you pay for. It's been now 3 years (I need to clean it) and I'm still flipping this little guy on a daily basis with zero issues and it's my favorite fidget blade. It was on my daily key ring for a long time so it has some fixable scratches and a few times when my keys dropped on the ground the blade opened partly but not very often and never in my pocket, so I switched to carrying it in my small pants pocket or clipped to a backpack. Comes in HANDY when you forgot a knife and need to open a package or cut something small. The brass handle and heavier weight are awesome (I'm thinking of getting the copper one someday too), I still might add a thumb stud but it's not really needed. I paired it with the tiny OLIGHT and was very useful everywhere and most people don't even notice it when it's carried openly. I thought when I bought it that I was overpaying, but it's definitely worth it, as it has outlasted all my other cheaper knives. GET IT- YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT.

Was looking for a small knife for everyday carry. Most EDC knives are too big for my taste. Before trying the Mini Elementum, I also tried the same maker's Baby Banter and it just felt too chunky in my pocket. This knife's blade is about half an inch shorter than the Baby Banter's and it is overall much slimmer. The blade is still long enough for everyday cutting tasks (for me, mostly opening packages, taking tags off clothes, etc.) but virtually disappears into my front pocket when not in use. Other reviewers say the beautifully burnished finish is easily scratched. I don't carry anything in my front pocket that could scratch it, so mine is holding up well. Though I could ask for both sides to be finished th samy, the fact that one side is plain steel makes it easy to orient it correctly for opening and use. The opening/closing action is so smooth, the knife is virtually a fidget toy in itself (although a potentially dangerous one). I like this knife so much that I recently had a mild panic when I realized it wasn't in my pocket. Fortunately, I retraced my steps and found it on the kitchen island next to a package I'd opened. Whew!

It definitely reminds me of a mini We Elementum. Frame lock is a plus vs liner lock. The quality is very good for how tiny it is. Blade was sharp out of the box, and does the day to day tasks of opening stuff and cutting small things. Also, to note that it is surprising easy to flip. The bearings are smooth, and it is very easy to flip open and close. Although, you need to be aware that the coating is not very durable. This is a week in my pocket, and you can already see the finish is starting to scratch off. The backside is perfectly fine. Would've been better as a G10 or a Micarta. Definitely would buy for a keychain knife. I have it a 4 stars because of the coating on the front of the knife. Overall, it is a well built knife, despite the cosmetic downfall.

Its gorgeous. Thought the back side being different would bother me. No, its nice. A true right or left. The blades beautiful. Lock back. Holds a edge! My Favorite right now.

My favorite knife . I keep it in the zippo pocket of my jeans. I put a small cord through the hole to help pull it out. Holds an edge and feels like quality.

Civivi makes some awesome knives. This one was a bit overpriced for what it is. It's very small and felt like a toy. Not worth the price. I returned mine.

I love this little knife. Civivi makes great knives. I have two of the Elementums. They are of great quality. This small knife is set to the same high standards as the Elementum full size. Most small knives are junk. It is a bit pricey but in my opinion well worth it. Great conservation piece that actually works in the real world. I wish Civivi would knurl the handles to make it easier to grip. How about FRN or G10 handles. Put a little color in it. A D2 or better steel would make this quite a nice EDC knife.