CIVIVIBaby Banter Pocket Folding Knife for EDC, 2.34" Blade Small Knife with Titanium Thumb Stud Opener C19068S-1

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.

YES, it definitely is!I have a few pocket knives, but I was recently shopping around for something small to carry at work. I wanted something that could fit into my coin pocket in my jeans, but frankly I just don't NEED a full 3+ inch blade for most tasks. Not only that, but I didn't want anything intimidating if I pulled it out while I was working. I know a lot of people are obsessed with Spyderco so I was debating between the Dragonfly and a few others with blades around 2". I was very happy with the quality of the Civivi Elementum I bought a while back so I took a look at this little thing.I pretty much love everything about this design.+ Thumb studs. Most of my pocket knives use flipper tabs for deployment, but the thumb studs really grew on me. I can slide this out of my pocket, and reverse flick it open with my middle finger instantly (or opt for a slow smooth open with the thumb). Bearings are super smooth, just like my Elementum.+ Pocket clip. The deep carry clip is recessed into the handle so it doesn't catch when sliding it fully into your pocket.+Blade. The stonewashed blade looks great, and so far the nitro v steel seems to be maintaining a decent edge. Great blade shape for piercing or slicing. (The size is adequate for 99% of MY daily needs, but maybe not everyone.)+ Ergonomics. Forward choil means I can get a full grip on the knife, and have great control over the tip. Good gimping where it's needed. Clip is unobtrusive and isn't really a hot spot for me.+ Size. Very compact. Fits in my jean coin pocket with room to spare. Light weight, but it's not so light that it feels cheap.- Negatives? Sometimes the stud will catch on the edge of my jeans while sliding it back into the pocket. Very minor hiccup, and really the only thing I could nitpick after using it every day for two months.Honestly I grab this thing every day over any of my larger pocket knives. 100% satisfied with this purchase. So far it has been the PERFECT knife for my daily use.