That is definitely more than sufficient performance from a folding knife for my needs, especially for its size. This has me feeling pretty comfortable with ordering one now as a travel friendly blade, good to see that it can stand up to harsh use if necessary.
I think these tests should be done with your own new edge. Otherwise you just judge the factory edge rather than the knife and factory edges vary. You will see this knife’s full potential with your own edge
I have the exact knife. This is a perfect dress carry. Gets your basic cutting tasks done and won't get any stares. For it to have survived as much as it did is pretty impressive. As for Nitro V. Not my fav steel, but it isn't bad for basic cutting tasks.
I got this for my wife. She doesn't like to carry "anything" so I managed to convince her to carry this and she loves it. I'm not calling the blade weak, it's more like the .38 on your ankle 👍🏾
Is there any recommendation for small pocket knives like this? Is there any other alternatives? I would like to have a small knife like this but not sure if there is something else better
What you did however -fail- to mention, (at no fault of your own for lack of steel experience).. is just how easily that edge is serviceable back to screaming sharp! That is one true characteristic of 14C27N (often compared to AUS-8) but with much better toughness, and edge retention!
Awesome test again! Appreciate the reviews you guys do well presented and helpful analysis!! Even if it’s not a hard use knife it’s still great to see what the blade can hold up to!
My EDC for the last few months has been the WE knife Banter in S35VN. Way better than Nitro V and it’s “bigger enough” to not be a nuisance like the smaller Baby Banter. Baby is for people who want a budget Spyderco dragonfly or never heard of it
Hope you feel better soon man. Bunch of nasty stuff floating around right now. Baby banter is a solid little edc knife, I really like mine. Useful when I have to go somewhere with under 2.5" blade length restrictions or when I need something that won't scare non-knife people since it looks like it was designed by playmobil. Nitro-V holds an ok edge, sharpens easily, personally I slightly prefer 14c28n, but it's a solid all around user steel & knife. Mine came very sharp out of the box, so I'm wondering if yours might have just had a fatigued edge from some one tossing an edge onto with a bit less care from the factory. Sharpen it like 3 times and hopefully you'll get to some better steel. It's a bit on the pricey side for what it is, but not too bad if you can catch it on sale or when it's in stock on a website that has discount codes.
Dudes I didn't stop laughfing all the video, this knife is very funny, never seen you tested so small knife. This Civivi didn't cuts anything hard especially the half inch rope, so sad....
Not sure where it was purchased but looking like you ripped. Definitely not a new knife with all that wear on the pocket clip and it looks like the blade has some nicks at the beginning of the video.
That is definitely more than sufficient performance from a folding knife for my needs, especially for its size. This has me feeling pretty comfortable with ordering one now as a travel friendly blade, good to see that it can stand up to harsh use if necessary.
I think these tests should be done with your own new edge. Otherwise you just judge the factory edge rather than the knife and factory edges vary. You will see this knife’s full potential with your own edge
I have the exact knife. This is a perfect dress carry. Gets your basic cutting tasks done and won't get any stares. For it to have survived as much as it did is pretty impressive. As for Nitro V. Not my fav steel, but it isn't bad for basic cutting tasks.
Yeah I agree on Nitro V. It wasn't bad but feels like even cardboard dulls it
Civivi is cool! I’ve got 3 button locks 2x altus and 1x conspirator. Great knives with buttery smooth deployment.
I got this for my wife. She doesn't like to carry "anything" so I managed to convince her to carry this and she loves it. I'm not calling the blade weak, it's more like the .38 on your ankle 👍🏾
Perfect analogy for this blade, the ankle .38!
I have the one with wood scales. Very nice little knife.
Is there any recommendation for small pocket knives like this? Is there any other alternatives? I would like to have a small knife like this but not sure if there is something else better
What you did however -fail- to mention, (at no fault of your own for lack of steel experience).. is just how easily that edge is serviceable back to screaming sharp! That is one true characteristic of 14C27N (often compared to AUS-8) but with much better toughness, and edge retention!
cant do any of that with the wharncliffe this tip stabs better for sure good review
Awesome test again! Appreciate the reviews you guys do well presented and helpful analysis!! Even if it’s not a hard use knife it’s still great to see what the blade can hold up to!
This guy gets it!
You guys are the best!! Hope you have a happy new year!!
Thank you and you too!
Looks good for light duty task. Maybe a little too small for me. Great video guys! New Sub.
Thanks for the sub! yeah this one is just under what I like to carry in size
You guys are great 👍👍👍 keep up the good work 🙏👍
This is still the Civivi I carry the most
My EDC for the last few months has been the WE knife Banter in S35VN. Way better than Nitro V and it’s “bigger enough” to not be a nuisance like the smaller Baby Banter. Baby is for people who want a budget Spyderco dragonfly or never heard of it
The baby banter is cool. I went with the nox. Still planning on testing the p801?
Seriously the best channel for hard-core knife testing keep up the work guys! Also what sharpener do you guys use/recommend?
I have been using a Work Sharp Field Sharpener for years. It takes a bit of practice but once you get it, you got it. Screaming sharp edges.
This is a fifth pocket knife, not a primary EDC.
Onde comprar um desse que envie pro Brasil, na Amazon está indisponível.
Hope you feel better soon man. Bunch of nasty stuff floating around right now.
Baby banter is a solid little edc knife, I really like mine. Useful when I have to go somewhere with under 2.5" blade length restrictions or when I need something that won't scare non-knife people since it looks like it was designed by playmobil.
Nitro-V holds an ok edge, sharpens easily, personally I slightly prefer 14c28n, but it's a solid all around user steel & knife. Mine came very sharp out of the box, so I'm wondering if yours might have just had a fatigued edge from some one tossing an edge onto with a bit less care from the factory. Sharpen it like 3 times and hopefully you'll get to some better steel.
It's a bit on the pricey side for what it is, but not too bad if you can catch it on sale or when it's in stock on a website that has discount codes.
You guys should try the kizer gemini
D2 for 35 bucks would have done the job. and in my experience 14C28N performs way better than Nitro-V.
cool dudes..i want to review kizer assassin , pleaseeeeeeeee.
oh I can't say no to another Kizer. Added to the list!
It’s good to see some failures now and then... Now fix the edge back up and try carrying it for a couple of weeks.
I love mine. I was expecting y’all to kill it and y’all didn’t!
I have the berdan it's not what I think a knife that price should be it don't hold an edge at all
Dudes I didn't stop laughfing all the video, this knife is very funny, never seen you tested so small knife.
This Civivi didn't cuts anything hard especially the half inch rope, so sad....
Not sure where it was purchased but looking like you ripped. Definitely not a new knife with all that wear on the pocket clip and it looks like the blade has some nicks at the beginning of the video.
We bought it off amazon but if youre talking about the shots with the red background, I take those photos after filming
@New Age Tactical Makes sense I believe the background was red.
i was ready to buy this expensive little shiet but thank you guys! f this knive im ready to buy the CRKT Squid XM
why would you even do this to a knife like this? it's not meant for these type of tasks...
Its a torture test
It’s a $30 knife imo
You are spot on!