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.

A delightful knife for wood carving .Small but nicely shaped and sharp.

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.

I thought this was overpriced but wanted the size. It's really good and was super sharp out of the box.

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.

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.

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.