CIVIVI Mini Elementum Flipper Pocket Knife, Small Folding Knife with 1.83" 14C28N Blade, Copper and Stainless Steel Handle C18062Q-2

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.

I've gone through a lot of pocket knives, and (unfortunately) surrendered several to TSA and other security checkpoints; so I don't buy expensive pocket knives any longer. But "cheap" is relative, and I still insist on quality in my EDC knife. This one nicely balances affordability and quality, and it's small enough to keep in a pocket at all times. Not my only knife, of course, but a good choice for everyday use.

A mostly useful and utilitarian keychain knife. I've been carrying a Victorinox (Swiss Army) Rambler, a 10-function multi-tool that's even smaller than the Mini-Elementum--I purchased it because I occasionally need the scissors, however I mainly use the knife blade which is too small and hard to select from its four other tools.Time will which one I prefer...they are small and light enough that I might decide to carry both. My only issue with the Mini Elementum is that I have large hands and it's hard to find the leverage needed to use the flipper and open the lock bar to close the knife...even after a good deal of fidgeting I'm rarely able to open it one-handed, which reduces its utility.

I have rather large hands in fourth grade I could Palma basketball like a peach. But, now I’m 70 with cancer and nerve damageCarpool Tunnel and arthritis. It took me 40 minutes to open a Butterfinger as well as a bag of chips. I’m in a VA facility and can’t carry a knife or get caught with one. So I bought this Civivi and now I can open I love it now I can open my l cookies chips milk and juice. It came sharp and it’s pretty. And works well like other Civivis and that’s what I like. It’s kind of hard to open with one hand but I’ll practice and it might be easy to open for someone without all my illnesse It will be easier. I’ll probably buy another one or maybe a Baby Banter!!!

First of all, I must say that I own several knives by Civivi and have been completely happy with them in their use, strengths and overall usefulness. That is why I had no problem with pulling the trigger on this one. Bad move on my part. The blade is sharp and defined, the problem is in the frame and locking mechanism. The frame lock metal is too thin and soft and won't lock the blade reliably and consistently. This in turn causes the flip open action to be spotty and downright dangerous to the fingers. I plan on trying a heat treat on the frame to see if I can strengthen it. Just my 2 cents.

The best little pocket knife I’ve ever owned. The size is great. The weight feels good in my hand and pocket. There’s no extra crap, just a sharp knife blade for opening boxes, cutting baling twine, whatever…

My husband really likes this knife and it is extremely handy.