Today We Review the Civivi Mckenna vs Civivi Chronic in a battle to see which is a better everyday carry knife. These edc knives are both lightweight and easy to carry.
I have a McKenna and like it. I am going to get an Exarch or a Chronic. The Exarch, the front flipper version of the Chronic, is D2, while the Chronic is 9Cr18MoV. Do you like a front flipper in D2 or the regular flipper in 9Cr18MoV? The specs are almost identical. The Chronic: Overall Length: 7.32" / 186mm Blade Length: 3.22" / 81.8mm Closed Length: 4.10" / 104.2mm Blade Thickness: 0.12" / 3mm Handle Thickness: 0.47" / 12mm Weight: 2.50oz / 71g The Exarch: Overall Length: 7.33" / 186.1mm Blade Length: 3.22" / 81.8mm Closed Length: 4.11" / 104.3mm Blade Thickness: 0.12" / 3mm Handle Thickness: 0.47" / 12mm Weight: 2.61oz / 74g I are trying to decide. I leaning front flipper. Good video!
Hi! Really starting to dig your channel. If you don’t mind, I’d like to make one suggestion... Your doing great with size comparisons, but I find it easier to get a good sense of how big, or how small, a knife actually is when it is compared to two knives of the same make and ALMOST the same model, but one being the larger version, and the other being it’s smaller (Jr) version. For instance Ontario Rat model 1 and the Ontario Rat model 2. Or the Benchmade Bugout and the Benchmade Bugout Mini. Or the Griptilian and the Mini Grip... I feel like I could go on for hours with these examples, Lol, but I think you know what I mean... And I kinda recommended the Ontario Rats first, because I think they are most widely recognized amongst most people across the board just for the mere fact that they are some of the most affordable. Anyway, that’s just my 2 cents... You two are doing a great job! Keep up the great work.
That’s so funny you said that! Jerad and I just had a discussion about doing this 😂 thanks for the feedback we always appreciate that and we will use your suggestion for sure!
Great comparison video and I'm excited to see Civivi doing another front flipper! I definitely like the looks of the McKenna more - I kind of wish the Damascus version had more exotic handle scales though.
your analysis is really so astute, as you're able to show real world practicality, your take on the difference uses of the tips for precision cutting, and what muscles you can bring to the fore, etc is really informative.
@@NeevesKnives aha. i see. that's why you have a very fresh and unique voice, vis a vis knife use and assessment. thanks for contributing value to the community
i want a civivi knife so bad but im too poor so im saving up money to buy one but i live in the wood so its not easy to get money dam it ll anyways keep on keepin om brother ill see you in the next one
I've been following Civivi's IG page. It looks like the front flipper version of the Chronic is going to be called the Exarch. It's close but not quite the same knife. The blade and handle sizes are just a bit different. Oh, and I noticed my damascus version of the McKenna has the older type of pocket clip - I don't have flush screws on mine. Wish I did.
Really, that sucks they should always use the flat screws and I thought Civivi said in a video from a knife show where they had the front flippers that they were the same, wooops
As I understand it, Civivi transitioned to flat screws in later production. Any with the round heads are likely very early runs. My McKenna I just got yesterday has flat screws.
Good video . I own two Civivi knives . The Asticus in both D2 and their stainless " Damascus" They make good knives for the money but CJRB and Ontarios Rat1 and Rat2 are just as good for less money. Still , they are good knives. I do have one minor complaint. Take an antihistamine before your next video . Snorting snot every 30 seconds or so did not add to the video experience . Stay safe . Stay well.👍🇺🇸😃
Yo how do you keep all the scratches off your blade when your digging in the dirt all day!!!!! Wow I guess alll you have to do is wipe it off with a cloth!!!!!! Cool lol hahahahaha lol
Neeves Knives I know you do but some dickweed made a video on how he was cuttin concrete bags open all day and he showed the blade and it didn’t have one scratch on it lol hahahaha there’s a lot of posers out there!!!!!!
@Tony Constantinople Ive most definitely had my fair share of just straight destroying knives, doing stupid things with knives was my mo and I took it serious 😆 now I just refinish or resharpen when I need to and I try to avoid destroying my nicer knives.
I have a McKenna and like it. I am going to get an Exarch or a Chronic. The Exarch, the front flipper version of the Chronic, is D2, while the Chronic is 9Cr18MoV. Do you like a front flipper in D2 or the regular flipper in 9Cr18MoV? The specs are almost identical.
The Chronic:
Overall Length: 7.32" / 186mm
Blade Length: 3.22" / 81.8mm
Closed Length: 4.10" / 104.2mm
Blade Thickness: 0.12" / 3mm
Handle Thickness: 0.47" / 12mm
Weight: 2.50oz / 71g
The Exarch:
Overall Length: 7.33" / 186.1mm
Blade Length: 3.22" / 81.8mm
Closed Length: 4.11" / 104.3mm
Blade Thickness: 0.12" / 3mm
Handle Thickness: 0.47" / 12mm
Weight: 2.61oz / 74g
I are trying to decide. I leaning front flipper.
Good video!
Hi! Really starting to dig your channel. If you don’t mind, I’d like to make one suggestion... Your doing great with size comparisons, but I find it easier to get a good sense of how big, or how small, a knife actually is when it is compared to two knives of the same make and ALMOST the same model, but one being the larger version, and the other being it’s smaller (Jr) version. For instance Ontario Rat model 1 and the Ontario Rat model 2. Or the Benchmade Bugout and the Benchmade Bugout Mini. Or the Griptilian and the Mini Grip... I feel like I could go on for hours with these examples, Lol, but I think you know what I mean... And I kinda recommended the Ontario Rats first, because I think they are most widely recognized amongst most people across the board just for the mere fact that they are some of the most affordable. Anyway, that’s just my 2 cents... You two are doing a great job! Keep up the great work.
That’s so funny you said that! Jerad and I just had a discussion about doing this 😂 thanks for the feedback we always appreciate that and we will use your suggestion for sure!
Great comparison video and I'm excited to see Civivi doing another front flipper! I definitely like the looks of the McKenna more - I kind of wish the Damascus version had more exotic handle scales though.
Yeah I’d like to see micarta
The Mckenna is one I really want to try.
I guarantee you will love it, its definitely a great and I know why so many people love it
Love the look and action of the McKenna!
It’s so good, I love the little knife that blade shape is awesome to
Actually just received my McKenna today. It is my first front flipper and is easy to learn. It feels great in the hand and in the pocket.
Right! it’s such a great little front flipper and edc blade I love that blade shape
Great video. I really like the looks of the Mckenna.
Its such a great edc, you would love it
That McKenna is a slicer like the looks of it !! Killer video ✌🏼
Thank you and man yes it is a slicer an insane slicer
your analysis is really so astute, as you're able to show real world practicality, your take on the difference uses of the tips for precision cutting, and what muscles you can bring to the fore, etc is really informative.
Thanks Charles I’m definitely trying to not let others influence any thing I say about the knives and really think of why I like or don’t something
@@NeevesKnives aha. i see. that's why you have a very fresh and unique voice, vis a vis knife use and assessment. thanks for contributing value to the community
White Mountain Knives just got the new front-flipper in stock (4/14) it’s called the Exarch, $50. Just ordered one, hope it’s as nice as my McKenna.
Nice!
Now I want the both! Thanks Jared. Lol (nice of you to let Kara rest up)
She needs it
Good review and comparison!
I just wish they made the McKenna with a regular flipper and a 3.25 to 4” blade. Would be a great blade.
Yes it would I’d looove that great idea
I like the McKenna, but mine has a poor detent. Haven't had my hands on the Chronic yet, but I do like the looks of it.
The detent is slightly stronger on my chronic but it’s still Civivi so very similar, I think they wanted it to be easy to front flip for the mckenna
i want a civivi knife so bad but im too poor so im saving up money to buy one but i live in the wood so its not easy to get money dam it ll anyways keep on keepin om brother ill see you in the next one
I agree. The McKenna is a great little knife. I have the Chronic also & will probably get the front flipper version.
They do front flippers good Civivi does great detents
i love my mckenna damascus im waiting for the civivi chronic with front flipper
Someone just said it will be called the exarch
Great video awesome knives 👍
I've been following Civivi's IG page. It looks like the front flipper version of the Chronic is going to be called the Exarch. It's close but not quite the same knife. The blade and handle sizes are just a bit different. Oh, and I noticed my damascus version of the McKenna has the older type of pocket clip - I don't have flush screws on mine. Wish I did.
Really, that sucks they should always use the flat screws and I thought Civivi said in a video from a knife show where they had the front flippers that they were the same, wooops
As I understand it, Civivi transitioned to flat screws in later production. Any with the round heads are likely very early runs. My McKenna I just got yesterday has flat screws.
@@justinrowan4069 but the chronic i have is a new knife and design unless they just did that
@@justinrowan4069 my mckenna has flat screws but my chronic has round
Don't know about the Chronic...just addressing the comment from david h on the Mckenna.
I have the chronic and often run into the same problem of dragging on the choil. Thanks for the tip on how to avoid that. Cool knife though
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nice hanhles color thought
I have a feeling those are smaller than I think they are.
The chronic is 7 1/4 inches long and the McKenna is a little shorter same as the mini grip
Should have been Exarch vs Mckenna
The exarch wasn't available yet
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mackenna have better ergonomic to slice in my opinion
It goes through material a little easier also
Good video . I own two Civivi knives . The Asticus in both D2 and their stainless " Damascus"
They make good knives for the money but CJRB and Ontarios Rat1 and Rat2 are just as good for less money. Still , they are good knives.
I do have one minor complaint. Take an antihistamine before your next video . Snorting snot every 30 seconds or so did not add to the video experience . Stay safe . Stay well.👍🇺🇸😃
Thanks bud will do, sorry about that the microphone picks up everything, my bad
@@NeevesKnives did that guy just tell you to take an antihistamine??? Hahaha, what? Shut up dude
@@DogLegDoug 😆 🤣 some people are very picky about the sounds they hear
Yo how do you keep all the scratches off your blade when your digging in the dirt all day!!!!! Wow I guess alll you have to do is wipe it off with a cloth!!!!!! Cool lol hahahahaha lol
😆, my blades definitely get scratches and when they are really bad I stonewash or give them a new satin finish 👍 thanks Jersey
Neeves Knives I know you do but some dickweed made a video on how he was cuttin concrete bags open all day and he showed the blade and it didn’t have one scratch on it lol hahahaha there’s a lot of posers out there!!!!!!
@@jerseyknifeguy6382 concrete bags is definitely going to give you scratches and yes many posers
@Tony Constantinople Ive most definitely had my fair share of just straight destroying knives, doing stupid things with knives was my mo and I took it serious 😆 now I just refinish or resharpen when I need to and I try to avoid destroying my nicer knives.