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.

Pictured here is the Mini Elementum compared to its larger brother, the brass Civivi Elementum as well as a Kershaw Leek. The size of the Mini Elementum is similar to that of a USB flash drive. Holding the knife open, you can get a two-finger grip on it with a thumb on the spine of the blade. While you won't be doing any heavy work with a knife like this, it is perfectly fine for simple EDC tasks such as opening packages, snipping a loose thread, or other similar light duty tasks. What makes this knife unique is its build quality and action. Don't let this knife's tiny size fool you - this is no toy. The blade is made from 14C28N steel, which holds a great edge and is more corrosion resistant than its D2 steel big brother. When opening the knife using the flipper tab, the blade swings open quickly and locks in tight with a satisfying click. The weight is actually rather surprising for a knife this small too. While not exactly heavy, it feels solid in the hand, while being light enough to be barely noticeable in the pocket. Speaking of pockets, it fits perfectly into the fifth pocket of your jeans. All in all, while it may look silly at first glance, it's a handsome piece that serves its intended purpose very well.

If you are looking for a great miniature knife that fits in your jeans watch pocket this is it. Perfect for light duty cutting, letter opening striping wires etc. The fit and finish looks good and its a nice little fidget toy to flip open and closed. I'm so happy with this purchase. Worth every penny. If I lost this tomorrow i would be right back here ordering another.

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.

High quality micro-knife from Civivi. With nice design, materials and execution. Although small. Very small. But just know that, and all else will be good. Works very well for what it is.

The fit an finish..on mine at least..looks so good i don't even want to use it lol..but im going to!!..this is UN boxing only..so first thought..looks great!!.. The blade is centered very nice..the lock up on close is just right..the blade flick just after a few practices..is very satisfying..i like mini knives..this was a bit bigger than i thought..but fits very well in my pocket watch pocket..which is what i was looking for..when open lock it feels tight..an secure..good sound an feel..prob last years..just an up date..ive had for couple weeks .its still very nice..if put with keys an such in pocket will see some finish..but for me its a good thing..still looks good..man i use this..it holds a good edge..it does what it should..the wear looks good..i just ordered one for my Dad.i think he will really like this..he has used a case xx or xxx .for years.. I got him a remake of what he used before he retired..he liked it!!..but it is very hard to open an close..so this is what i have used..man this is like butter..i can't wait to give this to Dad..finally some new school that the old school will appreciate

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.

This is potentially to best thing I've ever purchased from Amazon. I have this on my keys and I use it nearly daily. it's small enough I forget its there but large enough to do anything I need to do.