CIVIVI Folding Pocket Knife for EDC, Small Mini Praxis Knife for Men Women, 2.98" Damascus Blade Guibourtia Wood Handle, Sharp Camping Hiking Knives C18026C-DS1

This is an interesting lower-priced pocket knife. I have been using a LEEK with CPM-D2 steel for some years now. This is lighter, a little thinner in the hand, and the blade shape is completely different and a little thinner as well. This shape lends itself to being used for heavier tasks than the LEEK because it can be rotated and different parts of the blade can be used in the middle of the cut. I used it the other day to process the fabric and cushions on an old couch I am throwing away piece by piece. The blade has the curve so I can use the tip to start the cut and then roll the blade down to the wider part where it feels like it is stronger and finish cutting the cloth. The blade doesn't extend down to the heel of the blade so some adjustment needs to be made to not roll down too far. After cutting up 2 cushions, the fabric inside the back of the couch, and some cloth straps, the blade was still sharp enough to cut open the paper tape on a box that had been shipped to me without tearing the paper tape. It is a lightweight, lower-priced knife that holds an edge for a decent amount of work. Sharpens easily enough with my diamond sharpening stones and, because I am still learning how to sharpen knives I don't feel bad when I have to re-sharpen the edge numerous times to correct dull spots on the blade. Because of the great price it would be worth it to have one of these in the car, the motorcycle, in a junk drawer, on the bench in the garage and one in the tool shed. Use it to cut whatever, and know that it will still be sharp enough for the next time and probably the time after that before needing to be sharpened. And, my hand size is small so it fits perfectly and makes this knife easy to use.

An exceptionally good knife for the money. The build quality is excellent. The flipping action is smooth and fast. The liner lock is secure. I chose this knife for the blade steel; for low to moderately priced knifes, D2 steel is hard to find. It has excellent edge retention. My only complaint is that the knife did not arrive super sharp. However, after a few short passes on my Shapton 1000 grit stone (the very best stone for the money, IMO) followed by stropping with green compound produced an edge that was shaving sharp. I expect it to remain sharp for a long time. When it finally dulls, sharpening it again will be no biggie for me. Do yourself a favor and learn freehand sharpening techniques.For the money, I got a knife that is truly suited to EDC. I paid $30, but it is easily worth $50. Don't tell anyone.

Update. Now after trying some other knives in this price range. I have come back to the Civici because it is the best knife bar not for $30, which is the Amazon price for the black one. I can live with the back part of handle being a little small, I can choke up and use the first cutout of choil on the blace and it works nicely. Sometimes you don't know what you have, until you don't. In this case that is what I missed. The precision, the workmanship, everything. This is a great knife. Should never have doubted it the first time.First Review: Really nice knife, it looks great, the blade is nice and wide and seems larger than the handle. Don't know what magic Civivi does but all fits. But the handle is not for me. I would prefer it if the back part of the knife handle could be just a little thicker. I have small hands and it does not fit well to me. But many others like it, I think it is one of bestsellers. It is a beautifully crafted knife. The lock mechanism is perfect, as the rest of the knife. It just doesn't work for me. But it may work for you. Pay attention to the posted size, so you won't be surprised as I was. So it is going back.

For the money, it's not a bad budget knife. I'm a big guy at 6' 4" and the mini praxis feels nice in my hand. No sharp angles on the handle to get snagged. It flips open buttery smooth, has descent jimping on the top of the blade and has recessed screws holding the pocket clip on which is nice. The biggest complaint i have is that in less than a year, it's already showing signs of rust on the blade. And yes, I do keep my knives well oiled. So for this to happen, I was a bit surprised to say the least. But then again, it is a budget knife at a budget price. Would I buy another 1? Probably, simply because of the low price and the nice feel.

LOVE THIS KNIFE! As a left handed guy, I was looking for a clip knife that worked for me and this one is perfect to clip into my left front pocket & comes out w the pivot hinge at the bottom ready to “snap open”. I own two other “one hand opening” knives and neither work very well, but this one is truly a one handed knife and super sharp. Easiest one to open I’ve ever used and easy to close. It’s very lightweight, yet feels very sturdy. Really like the grip and the way it fits in my hand. Going to buy one for my son & grandson as gifts. Highly recommend & would buy again.