CIVIVISmall Pocket Knife for EDC, Ben Petersen Folding Knife Baby Banter with 2.34" Nitro-V Blade G10 Handle, Titanium Thumb Stud Opener C19068S-10

I was skeptical on this little blade for some time. To me, size matters when it comes to an edc knife, especially in terms of being able to use the tool safely! This surpassed expectations, and here’s why:• Functional finger choil: many blades, especially smaller, have some sort of finger choil built into the design, and this is no different. This difference here is that it’s actually functional - you don’t feel like you’re going to slip and cut yourself. Everything feels natural and secure.• Size - this is a small knife no doubt. I actually carry it in my 5th pocket without an issue, which is nice because I also like to carry a flashlight on me. The photos definitely make it look a little odd, and definitely “stubby” - but in reality the design is simple and elegant, all in a small package. This could easily be used as a backup knife and has a minimal footprint.• Quality! Civivi/WE has become one of the industry leaders at quality knives at very affordable prices. From the ergonomic handle, to the Nitro-V razor sharp blade, this is no different. Everything is smooth and natural right out of the box. Deploys easily and quickly, and the lock feels extremely secure.If size is the only thing holding you back, just give this one a shot, you’ll be surprised. I also purchased the WE Banter, mostly due to how much I enjoyed this little guy. Will he buying more in short order.

I really like this knife; it has a lot going for it. It is for every day carry, but not really for heavy duty use. That should be obvious based on the super small size and light weight. That being said, it is functional enough to handle most things I run into on a daily basis. That is opening packages, light cardboard cutting, stripping wire, opening envelopes, etc. Also, it is somewhat fun to fidget with, though a button lock is more fun.Pros* Good fit and finish* Comes in pink* Nitro-V is one of the best steels you can get in this price range* Excellent finger choil size and placement; it really protects your thumb when operating the liner lock* I have no trouble operating it left or right handed* It came reasonably sharp* Good lock-up; little blade play* With the finger choil and the jimping on the blade, I can grip it with my full hand. Smaller hands may fit on just the handle.Cons:* The thumb stud is such that it makes free hand sharpening slightly harder* I consider the value to be fair, but not amazing* It can be made sharper than factory if you have the right stones and the skill* Now I want the Big Banter, the Baby Banter 2, the wharncliffe version and the fixed blade Baby Banter and I don't have enough money for all of that.

I was hesitant when dropping this kind of money on such a small knife as I had carried larger ones or just multitools my whole life before this. But as I looked to start minimizing my EDC carry, this little guy just popped out, and I have been blown away. I don't know anything about blade steels or a lot of technical aspects, but I do know I love this knifePros:- Ergonomics. I don't have the biggest hands, but even being a small knife, it always feels secure regardless of what I'm doing.- Opening and closing is super fluid. Not so much so that it opens itself, but the thumb stud pivots this blade perfectly. The liner lock is super secure and easy to manipulate.- Super low pocket clip. Rides super deep in a pocket and is very comfortable. I added some paracord to the lanyard hole to make it easier to pull out if need be. And cuz it's just cool.- Blade design. The belly on this and curvature make cutting feel intuitive and easy.- Sharpness. It's held a great edge for me. I use it for everything from opening and breaking down boxes at work, to cutting paracord and whittling while outdoors, and it keeps up. It retains its edge pretty well, and takes a sharpening easily.Cons:- Price. $60 is a lot to drop on a small knife, especially if your like me and had never carried one this size. It's worth it, but still a big hump to get over- Needs tightened occasionally. Aside from using it all the time, I also have a habit of flicking it open as a fidget. I've had to tighten the blade up a few times with precision bits. Not everyone has those laying around, so a cheap purchase takes care of it (and everyone should own the tools to take care of their knives as it is), but it can be a turn off when your favorite knife starts getting "wiggly".Overall:This small guy has become my go-to EDC knife, and I recommend it to EVERYONE looking to either add to their collection, or just looking to start carrying.