Elementum II Pocket Folding Knife, 2.96" Nitro-V Steel Blade G10 Handle Utility Knife with Deep Carry Pocket Clip for Camping Hiking Hunting C18062P-2

I used to be an exclusive Benchmade person. Those are great high quality knives but the price keeps going up where they average $200 or so. I was in the need of a sub-3" knife for my EDC but didn't want to spend $200. The CIVIVI Elementum II was recommended to me so I wanted to give it a try, and why not for $70. First the knife arrived right away, in a box with a nice lined case. I'll never use the case since this is my EDC, but it was a nice addition to store your knife if you are not going to carry everyday. First impression of the blade was that it was gorgeous. Mine was a black blade with stainless wavy Damascus steel pattern. If you like Damascus steel pattern on you blades, then this will not disappoint. You can tell immediately that this is a pattern weld Damascus steel and not laser-etched, the pattern goes all the way around the blade including the spine. The feel of the knife was perfect for my hand. Not too thick so it conceals well in my pocket but thick enough to get a good grip on the handle. The handle feels sturdy and solid, having a nice weigh to it. The blade opens easily with a simple flip. I found it easy to open and close the blade with one hand. The blade lock is a nice feature. Once the blade is open and locked in, it was secure and did not feel like it would move during use. The best part was how sharp the blade was. The blade was easily just as sharp as my Benchmade blades. Easily sliced through paper, tomatoes and some meat (I tested on various things that I would normally use my knife for around the house). The blade stayed sharp after use, but I have not used it enough to comment on how long it will hold its edge. Overall, I'm very happy with his purchase.

Great blade, very sharp, super smooth open and close. Button lock is very solid and feels great. Great value for the cost I just wish it were bigger to fit my hand better. Easy to carry, small and capable blade. Gold flake design looks pretty awesome and Damascus blade is beautiful and super sharp.

I was looking for a sleek, light, and durable knife and this fit all three of them perfectly. I’ve always had fancy big knives with all the do nada (seatbelt cutter, window breaker, blah blah blah). But I wanted a simple, good quality knife and that’s what this is. It’s lighter than my phone, the black (one I got) is very sleek in appearance. The blades very sharp. The clip (which I need personally) doesn’t feel like it’ll break soon. It feels great in my hands. The one thing I don’t love, is to close it, it uses a button. Now the only reason I don’t love it is I’m not used to it. But I’ve had no problems with it. Overall great knife, highly recommend. Worth the price.

Coming from having carried a larger blade (3.62” blade) in my pocket for the last few years, I wasn’t too sure about the Elementum 2’s smaller size. I hemmed and hawed over it for a couple weeks, but something about the aesthetics of this knife kept me coming back and looking at it, so I pulled the trigger and took a risk. And man am I glad I did! The other reviewers aren’t kidding. This knife is impressively sharp, right out of the box. “Super slicy” is the term I keep hearing, and yeah, the Elementum 2 is exactly that. It slices through paper and cardboard like butter, with no signs of getting dull yet. Handle wise, I typically wear an XL in gloves, and the handle fits my grip perfectly. I can get a full four-finger grip on the handle just fine. I went with the blacked out G10 handle, and the texturing feels fantastic. Not so much that it’s abrasive in your hands, and not too little that it feels smooth. Civivi found that perfect middle ground for it. When I was reading through reviews and watching videos, everyone kept mentioning how “fidget friendly” this thing is. And my thinking was “A knife is a tool, not a toy.” Why would I care about the “fidget factor?” Well, after having carried this knife for a couple weeks, I totally get it now! Lol! The button lock makes this blade fun to flick open and closed. Super smooth action. No sticking. No hang ups. I am very impressed and have probably opened this blade more than any other blade I’ve owned. And circling back to that size, I gotta say I love having a lighter weight knife in my pocket. I barely even notice it’s there. My only real complaint is that I’m not so sure how well the black finish on the blade will hold up over time. It’s a flatter black, and doesn’t have that same level of polish and shine that other blacked-out blades have. But, it’s still very nice to look at. So overall, I think if you’re looking for a new EDC knife that looks as good as it performs, this is your blade and you won’t regret it. It’s super slicy. Has simple, yet beautiful aesthetics. It’s fun to use. And most importantly, it FEELS high quality. I think that’s the most important thing. The Civivi Elementum 2 doesn’t feel like a cheap blade. It’s very obvious, once you get it in your hands, just how high quality this thing is.

Very nice looks and construction, came very sharp. One concern is the detent seems a bit weak. It has opened in my pocket twice, once the blade cut through my pants, basically ruining them, the second time it cut the tip of my ring finger fairly badly as I was reaching into my pocket. Just something to be aware of.

I have been a knife collector my entire life. I have very expensive knives, and I have very inexpensive knives. I was also a columnist for a knife-centered outdoor magazine. I like to think that I know knives and cutlery pretty well. That being said, I've been looking at this knife for a while now. Finally, I pulled the trigger, and I'm glad I did. The Elementum II is a budget friendly knife from Civivi, whose parent company is WE Knives out of China. WE is known as a premier brand, making excellent quality knives of all types, and using premium materials to do so. Civivi has been a very successful brand for them. Consistent quality and excellent workmanship are baked into the brand, and they are using very good steel in their offerings. The Elementum II uses Nitro V steel, which is better than D2, on par with AEB-L, and maybe just a hair under S30V. That puts it into the category of a very good quality steel for a mass-manufactured knife. Of course there are better steels from custom knife makers, but you'll pay ten times more for it. With the Elementum II, you get a 3" drop point blade, G-10 handle scales, a button lock, and a caged ceramic ball-bearing. When closed, the locking mechanism applies enough force to hold the blade closed without impeding the ability to open it using the flipper stud. The blade locks open securely. There is absolutely no play or give when it's locked open. It opens smoothly with a satisfying click. The tension on the button is just right, requiring enough pressure so that you won't accidentally press it when using it, but not so much pressure to close it that your thumb indents. The scales are very slightly rounded on the edges to give a very comfortable grip. The pocket clip is a deep-carry style and doesn't interfere with a tight grip on the knife. I chose the green scales with a black blade. The finish on the blade is excellent. There are no chips, streaks, or smudges. Mine had a very slight bit of oil near the pivot, which is exactly what you want to see. The bevel was perfectly even on both sides of the blade, and it came sharp enough to shave with. There is no writing or stamping on the blade or scales, save for a "C" embossed on the pivot pin. It has an overall clean look and a classic design. The weight is perfect. You feel it in your hand, but your pocket isn't weighed down by it. I would easily pay $150 for this knife and feel like I got a good deal. By way of comparison, the original Elementum had thinner scales and a liner lock instead of a button lock. I much prefer button locks. This just a homerun for Civivi. I look forward to reviewing more of their knives in the future. Note: I bought this knife with my own money, and no one asked me to write this review. I have never been in contact with the company.

This was my first "premium" knife and I absolutely love it. It's got great opening action and the button lock mechanism is super fidgety. It's pretty lightweight without feeling cheap and practically disappears into the pocket. 70 dollars is more than a lot of people would spend on a pocket knife but this is worth every penny. My one complaint is that the pocket clip is super flimsy and bends very easily. Other than the pocket clip, this is pretty much a perfect knife.

I could write a thesis on how much I like this knife after the past 15 months of ownership, but I'll try to restrain myself. For newbies: Slicey, easy to open and close, great ergonomics, easy to sharpen, good steel. Good for small to medium hands, large hands might only get 3 or 3-1/2 fingers on the handle, but don't let that stop you from picking this up. This is a near perfect all-around knife, but I would not recommend it for folks who need hard use/tactical knives. For knife nerds. Handle: Good G10, not overly aggressive, but gets grippier as it gets wetter, which is whatI prefer. G10 over milled steel liners, which keeps it lightweight while still giving the handles strength. Flow through design using standoffs, so it doesn't collect pocket lint or other debris. Good tolerance between the blade and the standoffs, no risk of the blade edge coming into contact with anything inside the handle when closed. Blade Shape: Really ideal drop point shape, the only shape I like better is on the Benchmade Bugout, but this is a close second. Hollow point grind keeps this knife VERY slicey, yet they still took a fair amount of material all the way to the tip to keep the tip strong. Length is just under 3" to keep this legal in most states, although your mileage will certainly vary. Not a particularly aggressive looking knife, so it doesn't necessarily raise eyebrows when using it. Blade Steel: Nitro-V has performed very well in my opinion, similar to my D-2 knives, but perhaps doesn't hold that hair splitting edge quite as long. Good corrosion resistance, but I don't put it away wet, nor do I live near saltwater. Button Lock: Quickly becoming my favorite lock style. I am done with Axis Lock/lockbar Omega springs, as I just find it unreliable that they break as often as they do. Aesthetically, it's nice that when the knife is closed, the button is flush with the G10 handles. Functionally, it's a bummer...if you want to open the knife by depressing the button, it can be hard to find it with your thumb. I solved this in about 10min with a file, filing down the G10 around the button to make it easier to find without looking or feeling around for more than a second. Now I love it even more. Opening options are to flick it open with my wrist, use the intended flipper tab, or disengage the detent with the button. I have found the pivot screw to come loose on occasion, so Loctite is recommended. Flipper: Great flipping action, jumps out quickly. Flipper is not too slick or too grippy, which is important to me. Whether I'm just fidgeting or genuinely opening and closing the knife in use, overly grippy flippers tend to chew up my fingers, particularly in dry weather. Jimping is just right. Ergonomics: Jimping on the spine of the knife right where you'd need it. Again, not overly aggressive, just right to keep your thumb from slipping if things are super dry or you're wearing gloves or a band aid on your thumb. The overall size of the handle fits most small to medium hands well. Rather than a clear cutout for a finger choil interrupting the handle design, the handle "curves" into a thin "waist" just behind the flipper when the knife is open. Feels very good in the hand, to where I'm not really worried about how grippy the G10 is when dry. It feels locked in. QC: Great. Good clean grind, great lockup, blade centering is dead on, no hotspots anywhere on the knife, everything is rounded except where grip is needed, like the jimping and flipper tab. Zero complaints. If I had my way, I'd want my "ramp" I filed into my G10 handle near the button to be part of the base design, and then also see another model with just that extra 1/4" of length to satisfy that part of me that would like to know if this would compete with my Bugout for pocket time. But those are just wish list items. This knife is a home run, and anyone building a collection or just looking for a solid knife should own one.