CIVIVI Elementum II Pocket Folding Knife, 2.96" Nitro-V Steel Blade G10 Handle Utility Knife with Deep Carry Pocket Clip for Camping Hiking Hunting C18062P-3

Perfectly sized EDC pocketknife. The action on the flipper is smooth and easy. No stopping only part way open. Love the button lock. The blade comes with a very nice edge on it and I love the contrast between the black blade and the OD green handle scales. It also fits nicely into the slip pocket on my Maxpedition 4X6 Platy.

My grandson loves this so much. He loves knives and so happy with this one. Not for a younger child. My grandson is 18

Bought as gifts for myself and both son-in-laws. They were thrilled and have enjoyed them. Solid knives and great looking!

Knife is sharp, flipper works smoothly but the button lock is a little disappointing, mainly due to two reasons: 1) the button is basically flush with the handle, this may be a positive to some, as it prevents accidentally pressing it but makes it particularly tricky to press. 2) the blade only swings freely if you press it with a certain amount of pressure, if you press too hard, the blade gets stuck. same thing if you don't press it enough. You have to maintain the same pressure on the button as the blade swings back into the handle, if you change the amount of pressure as the blade is moving then it will stop moving and you have to manually close it. Overall the issues with the button lock can be mitigated by learning where and how much to press the button while the blade is moving, but it nonetheless makes the knife harder to handle.

I have been a knife collector my entire life. I have very expensive knives, and I have very inexpensive knives. I was also a columnist for a knife-centered outdoor magazine. I like to think that I know knives and cutlery pretty well. That being said, I've been looking at this knife for a while now. Finally, I pulled the trigger, and I'm glad I did. The Elementum II is a budget friendly knife from Civivi, whose parent company is WE Knives out of China. WE is known as a premier brand, making excellent quality knives of all types, and using premium materials to do so. Civivi has been a very successful brand for them. Consistent quality and excellent workmanship are baked into the brand, and they are using very good steel in their offerings. The Elementum II uses Nitro V steel, which is better than D2, on par with AEB-L, and maybe just a hair under S30V. That puts it into the category of a very good quality steel for a mass-manufactured knife. Of course there are better steels from custom knife makers, but you'll pay ten times more for it. With the Elementum II, you get a 3" drop point blade, G-10 handle scales, a button lock, and a caged ceramic ball-bearing. When closed, the locking mechanism applies enough force to hold the blade closed without impeding the ability to open it using the flipper stud. The blade locks open securely. There is absolutely no play or give when it's locked open. It opens smoothly with a satisfying click. The tension on the button is just right, requiring enough pressure so that you won't accidentally press it when using it, but not so much pressure to close it that your thumb indents. The scales are very slightly rounded on the edges to give a very comfortable grip. The pocket clip is a deep-carry style and doesn't interfere with a tight grip on the knife. I chose the green scales with a black blade. The finish on the blade is excellent. There are no chips, streaks, or smudges. Mine had a very slight bit of oil near the pivot, which is exactly what you want to see. The bevel was perfectly even on both sides of the blade, and it came sharp enough to shave with. There is no writing or stamping on the blade or scales, save for a "C" embossed on the pivot pin. It has an overall clean look and a classic design. The weight is perfect. You feel it in your hand, but your pocket isn't weighed down by it. I would easily pay $150 for this knife and feel like I got a good deal. By way of comparison, the original Elementum had thinner scales and a liner lock instead of a button lock. I much prefer button locks. This just a homerun for Civivi. I look forward to reviewing more of their knives in the future. Note: I bought this knife with my own money, and no one asked me to write this review. I have never been in contact with the company.