Nick is in cahoots with the manufacturers. At the end of every video he is actually saying “Buy Now” not “Bye Now”. Subliminal yet powerful

when the #1 con is "the one i want is sold out" thats a good knife

Vanilla...my favorite flavor. Love this knife for it's clean, simple lines.

Being plain and simple makes it one of the nicer looking Civivi's😮

I love how smooth and simple the design is. The name matches the knife!

I've been carrying this guy for 3 months now in gray G10. Great little knife. Totally worth the $50

Hands down the most pleasurable knife reviewer on KZfaq.. Mr. Nick Shabazz you are a gem.

I’ve been carrying the exact same knife for a few weeks now and think it’s almost perfect. The micarta scales are a little too “smooth” though, I prefer more texture. Nick may feel it’s too vanilla but I really like the simplicity of the design. If they had a 2.25” full flat grind version, I’d own that as well. I showed to to a coworker and now he’s a proud owner of the black G10 version. Excellent job Civivi.

Great vid; love all of your work Nick. Keep it up! I just picked up the brass version. It’s an amazing knife. Definitely heavier because of the brass, but it still doesn’t weigh my pocket down. This thing fits great in the pocket and disappears - with the way they did the flipper tab, there absolutely no “pocket pecking”. It looks like BHQ is doing another run of the brass, copper, and wood versions. As of this comment, BHQ has 7 versions in stock, and the 5 other versions of copper/brass/wood are all coming again). I personally don’t have any issues with the liners/scales not being flush; while ideal, it really doesn’t change the ergos for me and aesthetically is no issue in my opinion. The clip not being recessed has not been an issue with any type of pocket snagging thus far. My biggest gripe (mostly because I’m a lefty), is that the clip is not reversible. Not a killer, as I can go right handed carry for my left back pocket, and honestly even front left pocket isn’t a concern because it stays far the the side. It seems like in 2020, a reversible clip should just be standard at this point however.

Hands down my favorite edc knife. I now give them out as gifts. Also bought the fixed blade version which is also great.

I've got the damascus and cf version and I love it. Great action for the price and the price in general is good. The clip has worked beautifully for me too, nice and deep.

The liners being slightly larger than the scales is part of the look, it was designed that way and I myself, dig it... I am also a lanyard guy, so I love the lanyard hole, even without it doesn't bother me, but is located perfect, and peeps should actually try attaching one, you may like it... The new metal scales look awesome also, I have the copper/black blade, and a grey g-10

I just picked up the black g10 version because of your review Nick - thanks for the thoroughness. As far as the negitives I find the vanilla aesthetics appealing. For the price point it seems like a great EDC that I won't cry about if it's lost...

Got a civivi backlash last week and I was super impressed with it. All their knifes come with a nice zipper carrying pouch which is a nice touch for the price point

The recessed clip thing is simply wrong. Never snags on the pocket because of the recessed screws, which are really the important part here. Great vid though!

I like the pivot, ambivalent about the lanyard hole since I do use lanyards sometimes. If they did swappable scales they could keep the lanyard hole and just include or sell scales with/without the notch for it.

It’s a sweet knife at a great price! Love my grey one! I love the shawdow-boxed liners on this knife. It gives the simple design a little style, especially with the matt grey liners....It's different.

I appreciate the review and that it was precisely 15 minutes. I just got my first civivi, a Baklash, a couple days ago and it’s a fantastic tool. I really appreciate their select and price points. Can’t really go wrong with them.

I ordered the green Micarta version with S35VN the other day. Honestly I love the shadow boxing on this knife. I think it fits it well. Also I have lanyards on most of my knifes and I like having a designated hole for them. If you're not in to lanyards I can understand why it's an eyesore though. I'm about function over form and in my case it's functional.

"This thing cuts....that's amazing." LOL

I just got the black stonwashed version of the brass. I think the shadowboxing and black hardware make perfect sense on this version. I recessed the pocket clip myself. It was awesome to begin with now perfect.

The Civivi Elementum seems to be a step up from the RAT2 D2. My coworker broke his knife at work and I recommended the Elementum as a replacement. It is mostly because I want one to replace my RAT2 D2. Unlike the Elementum, the R2D2 does not have stainless liners!my R2D2 had significant rust on the liners after taking it to work for just a couple of months. There was water involved but I always conscientiously dried the blade. The rust happened between the carbon fiber scales and the non stainless liners.

I got a hold of both a brass and copper scales with black sandblast. Amazing!

Thought you, like most people, were blowing tiny details like the lanyard holes out of proportion. Then you actually covered them and I 100% saw your point!

Giving me Kershaw Skyline vibes. Great breakdown Nick

This is my favorite "budget" knife of 2019. I have the Damascus with CF scales, so the black hardware matches better. Haven't had any issues with the pocket clip snagging, but it would be nice if it was recessed. I like the shadowbox scales, and the liners are so perfectly chamfered that I have noticed any discomfort. The lanyard hold is kinda odd, but it does break up the monotony of the knife a bit. All things that would be annoying on a $150+ knife, but for this price I just can't get myself worked up about them. Eventually I'll get a Rosewood one assuming they do get restocked at some point. Maybe I should just make my own scales.

I have the Damascus Elementum C907DS coming tomorrow, so I was really glad to see your positive review since it's my first Civivi and was an impulse buy : -) I'll do a review this weekend. As usual, another great review. Subscribing!

This vid is 3yrs old. I've purchased this knife about a month ago. The clip is now recessed into the scales. Tho it is a Chinese knife, it's a good value. My rant done, Nick's impressions, 3yrs ago, is spot on.

Just ordered an s35vn and g10 model. Looks great. Can’t wait to get my hands on it. I’m currently hooked on spyderco compression locks, so it’s gonna be weird going to a liner lock, but there’s not really anything wrong with liner lock, so I’ll get over it. I like the spydie hole but it’s hard to beat a flipper tab too. Oh and a lanyard hole is dumb on this kind of knife. Would have been better without it.

I love this knife, thank you for the review

Nick, how would you recommend cleaning the scales of the knife. Everyday use usually makes the brighter colors get a little dull. Will some Dawn dish soap and water be sufficient ?

Hey Nick love your channel really waiting for you to do a review on the void

Dumb question, I know, but could this be used as a light-duty camp knife? Or would the SOG Terminus XR be better?

Great knife! I have this exact one, love it!

Excellent thank you Nick!!!

Another great review..and that's a beautiful thing!

What releases is the Nick looking forward to in 2020? Looking at some Shotshow footage there are some interesting entries from surprising places.

A year later my wife still loves hers, she swaps edc between this and a benchmade mini bug out. I use the Civivi Courser...most under rated knife they put out.

I was watching this video because I'm looking at the CIVIVI and was gonna get it tomorrow, but thought I would get another person's opinion on the knife. I didn't even get a quarter of the way through this video before I subbed, turned on ALL notifications, and liked. also, yes, I am up at 12:17 am just after Thanksgiving. And no, I have no explanation or reason.

I have 4 of these Elementums, yes they're all that good. I have the one you show here in the brown micarta, the Black Ebony wood and the brass and copper stonewashed handled with black blades all 4 are great knives and there are no differences in performance between any of them. The best part about the Civivi knives are that none of the models I've seen have the usual bill boarding on the blades or handles, I think all knife makers can take a lesson from these guys in what the consumers want in their knife purchases.

Civivi is just really killing it. It doesn't matter what size or shape someone likes knive in they can and will hit the mark for a great price. There are some companies that really need to get on their level or they may be out of the budget knife world.

I'm pretty sure it's "vanilla" because that's the way it was meant to be, and the reason so many people love it. I finally got my first one (Blade HQ exclusive with copper scales), and absolutely love it. I need to buy more variants now.

I love Civivi, they are offering some great value

The black hardware looks awesome on the grey scales, and it matches the 'C' logo. Even better, IMO, is the Damascus on black G10, which is the one I bought. I'm also going to buy the black blade on brass scales...as soon as it's released.

Just bought one in dark green micarta. Can't wait for it to arrive

Got this same knife and noticed the grips color went dull any possible fix to this?

WE knives definitely noticed how amazing the Gent is that they manufacture for (mass) Drop and made it more affordable. With the Gent now at $100 or more, this is probably a better option for most people. But... S35VN, titanium, and overall cleaner design still make that knife a winner for me.

I’ll be getting mine in Tuesday can wait I also picked up the naja. Some what random question nick have you reviewed the lounsteel tm1

Thanks for the vid, i actually just ordered this knife. I have a Civivi Brigand that i am a fan of but it is just a little to big for everyday carry. I would love to see a review from you on the Civivi Brigand, do you have any plans to review it? Have a good one.

Great review. 👍 I like a lanyard on a small knife because it makes it easier to find, and pull out the knife from a cargo pocket. Civivi could have kept the lanyard in the same place, but used a hidden lanyard like on the CJRB Centros. You would have your full scale coverage, & the crazy lanyard people like myself would also be happy. 😁 Win win. I don't like it when knife manufacturers mess up a pocket clip location, or screw up the knife's aesthetics just to incorporate a lanyard that the majority of people never use.

A budget knife with a hollow grind, such a great option!

Nice knife, different. Color scales would be nice, great review!

I was going to say it kind of reminds me of my Gent , which I purchased from (Mass)Drop with CF scales in s35vn for $79 !! Which I would rather have for $30 more.

Do you have any experience with Nord Crown knives? Recently bought a Turist at a gun show and would love to hear your rhetoric.

Does this knifes lock just use a ball bearing on the liner lock to lock the blade?

I finally got the chance to order one off BHQ. Got the ebony wood handle version. Was thinking about the micarta version, but it just didn't really look that good to me.

Nick, I absolutely love your reviews. I just want to compliment you and say that your knowledge and passion for your subject shines through loud and clear without an ounce pretence or snobbery. Even with a mundane and average product like this knife, you are able to hold the attention of the viewer and make the review something special. You are wonderful and keep up the amazing work.

Shadowboxed scales are beautiful, but to each his own. Would be nice if the scales covered the lanyard holes, but that means a lot more SKUs to make and sell.

Does Civivi qualify as random Chinese knife? I feel like Civivi has pretty much established themselves as maybe THE premier budget brand Chinese knife over the last year.

Nick! If you could only own one full size pocket knife and it had to be under $300 what would you choose? I'm gonna buy whatever you recommend if I dont already have it. Looking for 3.5-4.25 inch blade Thanks man.

I like reviews of widely available practical knives.

I love the way the liners look and agree that it needs silver hardware

I have this with the black blade and cocobolo scales. My only nitpicks are I wish it was easier to access the liner lock and I'd like jimping on choke up grip finger choil. It feels like my finger could slide on to the blade if I'm not careful.

Just got this exact one in today, smooth knife, civivi really knows how to do it.

Looks like a smooth action. Is it spring assisted?

Does anyone know of any places selling aftermarket scales for this knife?

Hey Nick, would be interested to hear your thoughts on the Elementum 2 button lock, either Nitro-V or the fancy Damascus

That's a nice watch sir. I've got the 36mm seamaster and I love it.

Only thing I’d like to see is a Civivi Elementum “Large”. I know many might not feel the same, but this knife/handle shape/blade shape in a slightly larger range of 3.25”-3.5” blade size. I’d think it’d push the action over the edge in awesomeness and make it more comfortable in my xl glove size hand.

Hi Nick! I am curious if I can use any pocket knife for bushcraft?

I enjoy the Civivi Governor I have but wish it was available in VG10 or S35vn. D2 spots and flecks with tiny rust spots. The price difference would kill it's appeal to many I guess but the option would be great. 👍

Hi nick , love your content , wish we had access to half these knives in uk

Nick, love the videos! I’m glad your negatives on this knife were weak sauce. It’s funny how you hate lanyard holes.

Just purchased this with ebony scales, I had the Rat 1 in D2 for 2 years and loved it until I broke the tip, was gonna buy another 🐀 but I'm glad I gave Civivi a shot, the action is so smooth and it will easily drop shut if you hold the liner lock out of the way..

This is a nice knife but I agree on a few points. The black hardware looks especially out of place with the exposed liners. It's okay with black scales but this keeps me away from both the micarta and rosewood versions. I'd be open to aftermarket scales that catch up the liners or delete the lanyard hole. I'd also be open to a good stainless blade alternative. Nice job on the review.

I don't know how the blades would compare, but the Civivi Chronic seems to be similar without the protruding liners or cheap lanyard hole.

I love my Elementum it’s my edc currently and has been for a few months

Hey Nick , whats your thoughts on the button lock ?

There is no mark on the knife. It's weird. Does anyone know where was it made?

I found one of these on the ground at work today. Cool find.

IF I hadn’t just got the Hooligan (great edc) & they continue with all options I would go for a rosewood Damascus combo. Also I think there is a bit of BladeHQ hype on this knife making it scarce

Just ordered my first one.. The size got me. Also, I take the clip off because in Australia we have to hide these ..So that fixes the ugly lanyard hole ugliness with a beautiful lanyard, chuck a pandora charm on or 2 and Bobs your real dad.. Had nothing but bugouts in my pocket for the last bit, time to try something else. Also, i just made a bugout video if anyone wants to check it out . Great Video mate, i actually watched it twice.. Beauty Bonza!

I got an elementum with Damascus steel and shredded carbon fiber with shredded copper. I usually go for more expensive knives but this knife really is a great little knife and quite gorgeous. It fires out when flipped, faster than any other flipper I own. It takes an amazing edge too. And quick edit, the pocket clip is sunk down into the handle on this model.

SMFH! shadow boxed liners are awesome!! look really cool i love em!

I just ordered a Damascus carbon fiber model a couple days ago. Can't wait to see how it feels and works it's the first knife I've ever sent some real money on I've always had cheap gas stations knifes. Hopefully I made a good choice

The BladeHQ guys have said they keep ordering the different varieties but they keep selling out as soon as they come in. I was barely able to get mine and they were sold out the next day

The detent on my new copper scale is great, the detent on my older g-10 is weak, and won't deploy the blade sometimes...

My black one is in the mail. I can't wait.

I have this knife, same color even. It is in my regular rotation. It is a really nice knife for the price.

A lot of knives on here just aren’t me, but, were they not illegal to carry here in the uk, I’d buy one of these in a heartbeat... especially if it came with raw copper scales!

100% with you on availability, or lack thereof...

Elementum or delica? Im gonna buy your pick

You should check out the Civivi ortis, I think it’s pretty cool

CIVIVI Elementum Liner Lock Knife Green Micarta (2.9" Black SW S35VN) did you have the S35VN blade on this one? I'm new to knives and I saw this at BladeHQ for $81. so is that good for that metal and micarta handle? Help, please. Thank you.

I think Nick should start ending his videos by rating the knife he reviews on a scale of 1/10 but taking the price into consideration, I feel like this knife is a 10/10 for the retail price of 50$

I know the frame sticks out past the scales like you said but it doesn't bother me at all. Everything is ground down so smooth that you can hardly feel it.

Seeing as over half his demerits seem to be aesthetic, which is always highly subjective, I feel like this should more solidly be a gem. I've learned over the last couple years that my opinion and Nick's differ in this reguard. Polished titanium scale is just leave me cold, makes a knife look monochrome and boring, but if you put micarta on pretty much anything, you have my immediate attention.

Another issue that Nick overlooked is that the pocket clip is right-side carry only. Sure, there's nothing to prevent you from putting it in your left pocket, but then it's tip-up with the blade facing inward. Would it have taken that much more effort to route out a recess and drill a couple of holes on the other side?

The Governor looks better to me, though I prefer the Elementum blade shape. Now you've got me wondering if the liners stick out on the Governor as well. It looks like the scales are contoured better, so that might help..Also, really like what people are saying about the slicey-ness of the Shredder, but don't love it's looks. Is the Shredder a lot more slicey than the Governor? If anyone has any answers to these questions, feel free to reply. I've held off on getting a Civivi up to this point for various reasons, but they're getting harder and harder to resist. My remaining reason is that, in the final analysis, I already have a bunch of D2 knives, and they just don't hold an edge long enough. Yes, it doesn't take much to bring it back, but I have to sharpen less with better steels. I know people will say, then don't buy budget knives, but the point is Civivi is getting so good, it's making me want one anyway...

Is Civivi made by WE knives? One site has Civivi knives listed under the WE knives brand. Could explain the great looks and fit and finish.