CIVIVI Elementum Damascus Pocket Knife - Lightweight Folding Knife 2.96" Blade,Black G10 Handle with Carbon Fiber Overlay,Good for Camping Outdoor C907DS

Quick summary: beautiful construction, design, smooth operation, sharp blade, sits deep in pocket.Longer version: What I look for in a great EDC knife is a flip opener, blade under 3” (legal limit in some places), tip-up/deep pocket carry desgin with a clip that allows knife to remain hidden, quality construction, beautiful design, holds an edge, sturdy blade. My previous favorite EDC knife was the Zero Tolerance 0770CF and it was amazing but I lost it and couldn’t bring myself to spend $165 on another one. I then got a Kershaw Leek and bought a 3rd party deep carry titanium clip for it so it would sit lower in pocket. That worked well for a fairly cheap knife although the skinny tip broke off and the “assisted” flip opening no longer works very well. It actually takes more effort to open it than the non-assist flipper on this Civivi Momentum. I’ve posted pics of my old Leek to show it is about the same size open and closed, but the Momentum blade is much sturdier and seems to hold an edge better as well. Notice how the standard clip on the Momentum bends at the edge of the knife, allowing for complete concealment. This has always been a really important feature to me for an EDC knife and it seems Civivi “gets” this as most all their folders have this same design — tip up, deep carry. Perfect. I also appreciate a more classic, functional, and non-aggressive design. I don’t need a knife that looks like it should be used to fight demons in middle earth, although there is nothing wrong with that :-)The Momentum is half the price of my beloved Zero Tolerance, but seems every bit as nice in quality, style, and construction. The bearings are very smooth and have just enough resistance to allow fast opening and zero play. It seems solid. It also closes with a reassuring snap detent that is not aggressive, but noticeable. It opens so smoothly and quickly that it is actually easier and faster than the “assisted” opening Leek that I own. This knife fits and feels comfortable in hand and the blade design is much more useful for a wider variety of projects than the Leek slim blade.The blade came nicely sharpened and I have not needed to resharpen it. I love the carbon fiber overlay and the non-traditional damascus design is very cool (although I do love the traditional layered designs a lot).I have not needed any customer service, so cannot comment on that. I also have not used it extensively to know how it holds up over time and hard use. My initial reaction after a couple of days with it is that this is my new favorite knife and I’ll be buying more from Civivi if it holds up well. Overall a great knife at this price.

I have other Civivi knives. I ordered this one for work projects. I wanted something that wasn’t as “Nice.” Don’t get me wrong, this knife is nice, but not so expensive that I would be afraid of losing or breaking it.It looked like the perfect knife, for what I would use it for. I ordered it and I couldn’t wait for it to arrive.When it arrived, I was less than excited. It was not what I had imagined. The advertisement was correct, the quality is great, the open and closing is awesome, but the size… oh the size, it does matter. Bahahahaha.The lack of excitement was my fault. The advertisement read correctly. I didn’t pay close enough attention to it and “I paid for it.”I like a bigger (longer/wider) and heavier knife. Bigger blade, bigger handle and more weight. The other Civivi knives I have are exactly that.Nobody to blame but myself, that is why I rated it a 5 star. It is exactly as advertised. The quality is unquestionable. The blade is sharp!! The knife feels solid. The movement is beautiful.Satisfied, just not excited.

I am a benchmade knife fan but, I now own several Civivi Damascus knives. The build quality is awesome and they are very well made. IMO these knives are the best bang for your buck out there. They are competitively priced and will hold up to scrutiny when compared to higher priced knives. Well Done Civivi!

I couldn’t have been happier with the Elementum in Damascus. Everything about it was perfect; the size, the ergos, the aesthetic.. everything.But then.. then I dropped it on its point. And the blade broke from spine to blade pretty much at the center of the knife. The next day, what was left of my baby was stolen. (Not sure why someone wanted to steal a broken knife.. but whatever.)It was still precious to me, even broken.. I wish I had enough money to get another one..Sorry for my rant.. my point is this: if you’re questioning or debating about purchasing this knife, hesitate no longer! There’s a reason why it’s basically the EDC knife of the year for the second year in a row.. and that’s because it’s perfect and holds up to its reputation. Get one, you won’t regret it!

It is a very nice knife.. Blade isn’t all that sharp out of the box at all. Nevertheless, I truly enjoy this knife as a daily carry. It is a bit hard to sling open as opposed to some other knives I’ve owned, but challenge accepted. That is half the fun right? Playing with your knife, opening and closing it, looking at it aimlessly in awe. This knife is joy in all those categories. The Demarcus is nice to get lost into a deep stare while pondering. I was happy to see a secondary market offering new scales and back spacers to customize a bit to your style. I’ll def be buying another.

The Damasteel is lovely and the knife fits modestly in the pocket without banging on car doors or kitchen chairs. It stays out of the way until I need it. It's light enough that I don't even know I have it until I reach for it. The detent on this knife is great. I put a touch of lube in the action to help things along, and that made it better (it was a bit dry from the factory). It deploys effortlessly and reliably now. The carbon grips are smooth allowing this knife to be carried with slacks; your pockets are safe! All in all, a terrific knife.

Action is great...razor sharp out of the box. Did I mention the action is great...this could be the best fidget toy. The liner lock is right on the blade has no play whatsoever. The 100% carbon fiber liner look awesome but is a bit smooth. The blade is perfectly centered and locks just right with no play when open or closed. The Damascus looks and cuts great..is it better that a 30sv no but it still cuts and holds an edge great. After all this is not a super heavy duty tactical knife, it a very solid and durable small knife with great action.