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Civivi Elementum
Retail Price
$79.56
Lowest Price
$50.15
Release Date
July 3. 2020
The Civivi Elementum has sleek lines, a durable D2 blade, and a price of $50, which makes it a simple yet effective knife. The Elementum is a simple knife with no frills and has an excellent cutting blade. However, it may be too small for some users, and the flipper tab may also be too rough. Performance-wise, however, its ergonomics and durability have been proven by users worldwide.
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Overview
- Build & Design
- Value for Money
- Performance
- Price
- Functionality
- Comfort
- Summary
- Positive
- Negative
Build & Design - The Elementum has a great blade with good steel that does cut and provides good action. It's also a modding platform with a good fit and finish. There are 2 possible grips, and it's lightweight with a good size. Overall, the Civivi competes with the market through its build quality as the Elementum is well-made with its minimalist aesthetic design.
Nick Shabazz
02/09/2020
Value for Money - The Elementum has a good size, weight, finish, action, blade, different blade choices, and a reasonable price of $50 to $52. Though some flaws include the vanilla design, the clip that needs to be recessed, and the lanyard hole, it is still a great value considering the price point. Overall, the Elementum maybe have a boring design, but it's comfortable and works well, and it's offered in Blade HQ for $50. The Elementum offers smooth action, great edge retention, perfect centering, ergonomics, and a budget-friendly price. There is also various scale of colors and materials to upgrade it.
Nick Shabazz
02/09/2020
Performance - The Button Elementum is a decent carry blade. It is simple yet does its job well, though with a few frills.
Price - It may not be a significant knife in its price range, but it offers many things.
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
Functionality - The Elementum is simple yet functional, offering most things you look for in an EDC knife. Additionally, the quality and consistency of the finish in the Elementum are pleasing.
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
Comfort - There are no issues with the pocket clip snagging, but it would be better if it was recessed and the liners were chamfered well so that it doesn't cause discomfort. However, the lanyard hole placement is odd.
Nick Shabazz
02/09/2020
Summary - The Elementum has sleek lines, a durable D2 blade, and a price of $50, which makes it a simple yet effective knife. The Elementum is a simple knife with no frills and has an excellent cutting blade. However, it may be too small for some users, and the flipper tab may also be too rough. Performance-wise, however, its ergonomics and durability have been proven by users worldwide.
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
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Tags
- Build & Design
- Value for Money
- Performance
- Price
- Functionality
- Comfort
- Summary
Sources
- YouTube
- Blade HQ
- WaspKnife
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Positive
- Negative
Pros - The pros of the Elementum include its remarkable build quality, minimalist gentleman's knife appearance, a hollow ground blade that slices well, deep carry clip, and its lightweight.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Cons - The cons of the Elementum include its mushy detent, loose screws, an edge that doesn't hold as long, the lanyard cutout that looks cheap, and the single position clip.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
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Build & Design
- Ball Bearing
- Build
- Color Options
- Compact
- Craftsmanship
- Customization
- Design
- Dimensions
- Ergonomics
- Finish
- G10 vs Ebony Wood
- G10
- Grip
- Handle - Materials
- Jimping
- Lanyard Hole
- Liners
- Logo
- Looks
- Material
- Scales
- Stub
- Weight
- Positive
- Negative
Ball Bearing - The Elementum has a ceramic steel ball bearing for making the action of opening smoother.
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
Build - The Elementum benefits from high-end manufacturing with cheap materials, making it a well-built knife. It comes with a 14C28N blade with a sharp edge and will not worry you about spotting and corrosion. Its grind is symmetrical, and the satin finish is smooth; edges of the blade and handle are nicely chamfered, screw heads are flush with the surface of the scales, the blade is centered, and there's no blade play, liners are slightly larger than the scales, and the lanyard hole is placed well.
Color Options - The Elementum is offered in different color combinations and materials. They also allow the users to pick the look they want and to mix and match the parts of the knife to their preference.
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
Compact - The Elementum carries well with its straight and slender shape that doesn't take much space, and it's relatively compact.
Craftsmanship - The Elementum is made by WE Knives, which made it possible for the Elementum to have high-quality manufacturing. Overall, there are no tool markings or imperfections on the blade, the scale fits the liners, and the fit and finish are impressive.
Customization - The Elementum is a platform for customization, and handy users, it won't be hard to make the knife a one-of-a-kind with custom scales and overlays.
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
Design - The Elementum has average looks and materials; thus, placing it beside other knives will make it look like an ordinary knife. However, some users may favor a simple design more than a flashy one.
Dimensions - The overall open length of the Elementum is 7", while the closed length is 4". The handle is 4", enough to give the user a proper grip, and the blade is 2.96", which is important to note for legal reasons. The cutting edge if 2.625" because of the sharpening choil and flipper tab, and the blade is 0.12" thick.
Ergonomics - The Elementum fits a large hand well, allowing a four-finger grip on the handle. Also, it doesn't force your hand to a certain grip but lets it fall into place. The Elementum also offers a finger choil, and grippy jimping on the spine, though the shadowboxed liners and thin pocket clip may form mild hotspots.
Finish - The finish on the blade can be satin, stonewashed, or other coated finishes.
G10 vs Ebony Wood - The G10 and Ebony Wood variants have similar performance, and it's just the handle material that differs.
Metal Complex
02/17/2020
G10 - The G10 is a timeless handle material that Civivi developed to be grippy enough without being rough on the pocket. There's a checkered pattern on the scales and a rounded edge throughout the knife. Also, there are metal liners in the G10 handle.
Grip - There's no finger choil nor a thumb ramp but just a mild palm swell and flipper tab, which acts as a finger guard to secure the grip.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Handle - Materials - The lower-priced models feature a variety of G10 handle scales with satin-finished stainless steel frames and blades. In comparison, the higher-priced models have wood, metal, and carbon fiber handle scales, which all feel great in hand.
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
Jimping - The jimping is minimal and not that sharp, located on the flipper tab and the blade's spine in front of the pivot.
Lanyard Hole - The lanyard hole is placed at the tail end of the handle, where the scales are cut, which may look cheap for some users, but it does function well.
Liners - The Elementum has skeletonized liners, which don't jeopardize the integrity yet lighten the knife's weight. Also, their edges are chamfered, so it's not sharp.
Logo - Other than the 'C' logo on the show side of the pivot pin, there's no other branding such as model name or number, blade steel stamp, or manufacturing country found in the knife.
Looks - The simple line and clean design of the Elementum may be boring for some people, but it's what makes the knife better, as it won't draw undue attention and will complement other things well. Overall, its simplicity is what makes it look great.
Material - The base model of the Elementum comes with Ebony wood scales, steel liners, and a D2 blade. Other variants with brass, copper, G10, and carbon fiber scale materials are all consistent and rarely have defects or flaws.
Scales - Because of the 4 Torx bolts that are recessed into the scale, the fit of the scale looks better.
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
Stub - The stub at the youback is just in the right size to give enough leverage for a good grip.
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
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Tags
- Ball Bearing
- Build
- Color Options
- Compact
- Craftsmanship
- Customization
- Design
- Dimensions
- Ergonomics
- Finish
- G10 vs Ebony Wood
- G10
- Grip
- Handle - Materials
- Jimping
- Lanyard Hole
- Liners
- Logo
- Looks
- Material
- Scales
- Stub
- Weight
Sources
- WaspKnife
- KNIFEINFORMER
- YouTube
- Blade HQ
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
HunnyBear85
01/05/2022
Nick Shabazz
02/09/2020
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
Nick Shabazz
02/09/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
Nick Shabazz
02/09/2020
Nick Shabazz
02/09/2020
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
Metal Complex
02/17/2020
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
Nick Shabazz
02/09/2020
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
Metal Complex
02/17/2020
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
Metal Complex
02/17/2020
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
Metal Complex
02/17/2020
Nick Shabazz
02/09/2020
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
Metal Complex
02/07/2020
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
Nick Shabazz
02/09/2020
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Blade
- Blade Stock - Tip
- Blade - Build
- Blade - D2
- Blade - Drop Point
- Blade - Shape & Thickness
- Blade - Usable Length
- Blade - Value
- Positive
- Negative
Blade Stock - Tip - The flap carries 70% of the blade, which maintains a decent amount of thickness on the blade stock allowing the tip to be sturdier.
Metal Complex
02/17/2020
Blade - Build - There's a hollow grind on the polished blade.
Nick Shabazz
02/09/2020
Blade - D2 - The blade in the Elementum is a D2, which holds its edge better, isn't prone to rolling or chipping, and is not hard to sharpen. The blade also has a reasonable stock thickness, a hollow grind, and a nice sharpening choil. Also, the blade shape has some flats and a belly with a strong tip.
Blade - Drop Point - The Elementum has a basic, EDC-oriented straightforward drop point blade that does everything well.
Blade - Shape & Thickness - The blade's tip is on the level with the handle's pivot, and its nice thickness makes it sturdy enough.
Blade - Usable Length - The usable length of the drop point blade is just enough for daily EDC tasks.
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
Blade - Value - The hollow grind of the blade in the Elementum is interesting as not all knives at the price point of $50 have this because they usually come with a plain flat grind. Overall, the flats are bisected by a false swedge at the spine that narrows the blade stock towards the tip for better piercing geometry, and the whole blade has a vertical grinder satin finish.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
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Tags
- Blade Stock - Tip
- Blade - Build
- Blade - D2
- Blade - Drop Point
- Blade - Shape & Thickness
- Blade - Usable Length
- Blade - Value
Sources
- YouTube
- KNIFEINFORMER
- WaspKnife
Metal Complex
02/17/2020
Nick Shabazz
02/09/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Nick Shabazz
02/09/2020
ReviewOutdoorGear
06/07/2021
Metal Complex
02/17/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
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Carry Clip
- Carry Clip
- Carry Clip - Coating
- Carry Clip - Placement
- Carry Clip - Screws
- Carry Clip - Tension
- Positive
- Negative
Carry Clip - The carry clip of the Elementum creates a hotspot in the hand when gripped, its thinness doesn't secure the knife in the pocket, and it feels fragile.
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
Carry Clip - Coating - The carry clip is cera-coated or black-coated, although it eventually wears off over time.
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
Carry Clip - Placement - The placement of the carry clip prevents hotspots from forming, and the entry angle is steep, making it easier to place in the pocket though it's more likely to scrape paint and car doors.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Carry Clip - Screws - The typical deep carry pocket clip that comes with the Elementum has recessed screws so that it won't catch your pants.
Metal Complex
02/17/2020
Carry Clip - Tension - The carry clip has strong tension; however, the G10 isn't grabby so that it will damage your pockets.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Sources
Tags
- Carry Clip
- Carry Clip - Coating
- Carry Clip - Placement
- Carry Clip - Screws
- Carry Clip - Tension
Sources
- Blade HQ
- YouTube
- KNIFEINFORMER
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Maintenance, Performance & Specs
- Cleaning
- Durability
- Durability - Blade
- Durability - G10
- Edge - Performance
- Grips
- Handy
- Maintenance
- Performance
- Performance - Opening
- Sharpening
- Specifications
- Usage
- Versatility
- Positive
- Negative
Cleaning - The knife opens well, even if there's sand between the knife and the scales. Also, it's easy to clean, and you need to rinse it.
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
Durability - The Elementum is one of the best knives in its price range, and its D2 blade, with its hollow ground droop point design, is willing and able to accomplish any daily task easily.
Durability - Blade - The blade does hold its sharpness for a decent amount of time, only requiring to be sharpened once in 2 years. Also, the drop point has enough thickness so the tip won't snap when used to pry things open. Since it's a D2, which is semi-stainless, rust doesn't form on it easily.
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
Durability - G10 - The G10 is very resilient and still has no damage after dropping it multiple times.
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
Edge - Performance - The blade doesn't hold its edge as long as expected even though it's D2 steel though it depends on the heat treatment and way of sharpening. Also, the blade is prone to flat spots on the edge though it's less rust-prone and sharpens easily.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Grips - There are 2 possible grips with the Elementum, including a farther choke where you may get a hotspot from the clip and a choke up where you use the flattened area to control it.
Nick Shabazz
02/09/2020
Handy - The Elementum is small enough to be carried around from home to the office to help with small tasks.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Maintenance - The disassembly and maintenance are easier because all the screws are standard Torx fittings, while the body uses an hourglass-shaped standoff wherein the screws thread in from both sides, giving it a flow-through design, which is easier to clean. Overall, proper maintenance and care will add to the lifespan of your knife.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Performance - The deep hollow ground blade on the Elementum slices and dices with laser-like precision. Performance-wise, it does everyday cutting tasks and larger cutting tasks well. However, the sharpening will take a while, but the edge retention will last long.
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
Performance - Opening - The Elementum opens smoothly, doesn't get gunked, and has a good detent that when it's closed, it doesn't accidentally open on its own.
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
Sharpening - The variant with a 14C28N could have come sharper out of the box though it's easy to sharpen, so that's fine. Re-profiling the knife will give it a nice edge.
Iron_Babe
03/24/2022
Specifications - The Elementum is 6.99" long when open and 4.03" long when closed, its drop point blade is 2.96" long and 0.12" thick, and it weighs 2.89 to 3 oz. The blade can either be a D2 or CPM-S35VN steel, and the handle is offered in different materials, including a G10, Micarta, Wood, Brass, and Copper. The locking mechanism is a liner lock, while the deployment mechanism is a flipper and comes with a deep carry reversible pocket clip. It is manufactured in China and is sold for about $50.
Usage - The Elementum works well for light tasks, such as opening envelopes and packages or slicing vegetables, but it will have a hard time for harder use, such as using it as a baton or prying things open.
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
Versatility - The Elementum is an all-purpose blade except for food preparation, as there's not enough belly, and the handle lies well below the blade when open.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Sources
Tags
- Cleaning
- Durability
- Durability - Blade
- Durability - G10
- Edge - Performance
- Grips
- Handy
- Maintenance
- Performance
- Performance - Opening
- Sharpening
- Specifications
- Usage
- Versatility
Sources
- YouTube
- WaspKnife
- KNIFEINFORMER
- Blade HQ
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
I-am-the-stigg
02/05/2022
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Nick Shabazz
02/09/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
Iron_Babe
03/24/2022
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
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Deployment & Lockup
- Button Lock vs Liner Lock
- Deployment
- Deployment - Lockup
- Flip
- Flipper Tab
- Lockup
- Opening
- Positive
- Negative
Button Lock vs Liner Lock - The Cogent is better because it has a button lock though you can get an Elementum with a button lock.
7FigureMarketer
01/05/2022
Deployment - The action is fun though it takes a few minutes to get used to; the deployment operates well and opens and closes smoothly. The only flaw is the Wharncliffe, which is common for most EDC knives.
r55kraken
01/05/2022
Deployment - Lockup - The Elementum uses a stamped steel bent liner to lock the blade in place, which works by the outer edge of the lock bar lining up with the outer edge of the blade tang. The ball-bearing washers, blade weight, and flipper tab make deploying the knife easy, and when open, Elementum's liner lock keeps the blade securely in place with minimal blade movement.
Flip - The Elementum flips well but not as well as expected, as the detent is light and ill-defined, which leads to occasional misfires or half-openings. Also, it doesn't drop shut because of the friction between the detent ball and the blade tang.
Gr1ml0ck
03/24/2022
Flipper Tab - The flipper tab is easy to open, throws the blade event without a wrist action, and there's jimping on the tab for added traction.
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
Lockup - The lockup sits near 50%, there's no blade play in any direction, and there's jimping on the liner lock.
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
Opening - The caged ball bearings in the pivot make the opening smoother.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Sources
Tags
- Button Lock vs Liner Lock
- Deployment
- Deployment - Lockup
- Flip
- Flipper Tab
- Lockup
- Opening
Sources
- KNIFEINFORMER
- Blade HQ
- WaspKnife
7FigureMarketer
01/05/2022
r55kraken
01/05/2022
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
Gr1ml0ck
03/24/2022
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
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Alternatives & Variants
- Alternatives
- FRN/D2 Steel Will Cutjack Mini
- Honey Badger
- Kershaw Skyline
- Kershaw
- Kizer
- Ontario Knife Company Rat Model II
- SOG Terminus XR
- Steel Will Cutjac
- Terminus XR
- Variants
- Positive
- Negative
Alternatives - There are a lot of alternatives for the price point of the Elementum at $50.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
FRN/D2 Steel Will Cutjack Mini - It’s about one Five Guys lunch cheaper than the Elementum, and while it lacks the ball bearing pivot, It feels equally well-built and it has better ergonomics, benefiting from a forward finger choil and a thumb ramp, as well as a more sculpted handle with a more textured grip.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Honey Badger - They’re available in three sizes (2.875”, 3.25” and 3.6”) and two steels (8Cr and D2) as well as three blade shapes (a standard drop point, an aggressive hawkbill and a funky “wharncleaver”) but the most directly comparable to the Elementum would be the small (2.875”) drop point model in D2 steel, which rings in at ~$52- so nearly identical price to the Elementum, as well as materials – G10 scales, D2 blade, ball bearing pivot, steel deep carry clip. The Honey Badger is a little lighter at 2.5 ounces, and it also offers the choice of a thumb hole in addition to the flipper tab for opening.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Kershaw Skyline - Slightly more expensive than the Elementum, the Skyline features a 14C28N blade and a classic flipper/liner lock design.The Elementum has a much smoother action compared to the Skyline and fits better overall in most hands. The Skyline’s pocket clip has been a common complaint from knife lovers around the world since its release but this has been discontinued.
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
Kershaw - It has anodized aluminum handles, SpeedSafe assisted opening via a torsion bar, a nice bent steel clip, and a 3.25” drop point blade with a flipper tab. They use 420HC (high-carbon) steel for the blade, which isn’t in the same universe as D2 or even 8Cr13MoV for edge retention.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Kizer - Kizer sort of splits this market, with most of their Vanguard line knives ringing in around $70, but the cheaper Tangram sub-brand coming in closer to ~$30. The Progression, Orion, and Vector are all only sold on Amazon and Aliexpress. It’s shocking the kind of quality you get for the money, and the Vector has to be the best deal going on a pocket knife now. The slick button lock action and aluminum handles as well as good quality Acuto440 steel seem like a bargain for the $31 the Vector commands on Amazon Prime.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Ontario Knife Company Rat Model II - The Rat II is similar in size and weight to the Elementum, but also has its own shortcomings when it comes to materials and quality control. The Rat II features an AUS8 blade, nylon handle scales, and bronze washers. The Rat II is a great budget blade, but the upgraded blade steel, ball-bearing washers, and authentic G10 handle scales make the Elementum a much better choice for a little more money. ~$36 will get you a Rat 2 in AUS-8 stainless steel, or $40 to upgrade to harder-wearing D2 steel.
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
SOG Terminus XR - At pretty much the same price as the Elementum, you can get the standard version of the SOG Terminus XR. They make a more expensive carbon fiber/S35VN version at around $85, and a standard version with G10 and D2, like the Elementum. Instead of a liner lock, it uses SOG’s XR lock, which functions similar to an Axis lock, but with ball bearings. It is heavier than the Elementum or Mini Cutjack.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Steel Will Cutjac - The Cutjack features the same D2 blade steel as the Elementum, but it lacks in the simple class that the Elementum provides.The Cutjack is a great knife for the money, but it’s pocket clip allows the knife to sit above the pocket line and its FRN handle scales are too aggressive for some.
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
Terminus XR - Around the same price as the Elementum, the Terminus XR features SOG’s patented XR Lock that is reminiscent of Benchmade’s AXIS lock. The main complaint with the Terminus XR is its pocket clip. It is shallow and does not fit the variety of pant styles that the Elementum does due to its width and shorter length.
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
Variants - There are 22 different variants for the Elementum. The base models come in G10 handles with various colors, and different materials are also offered, including a wooden and carbon scale, which adds to the price. One of the most affordable variants is the Elementum, with a standard satin finish D2 blade and blue G10 scales for $50.
Sources
Tags
- Alternatives
- FRN/D2 Steel Will Cutjack Mini
- Honey Badger
- Kershaw Skyline
- Kershaw
- Kizer
- Ontario Knife Company Rat Model II
- SOG Terminus XR
- Steel Will Cutjac
- Terminus XR
- Variants
Sources
- KNIFEINFORMER
- WaspKnife
- YouTube
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
Nick Shabazz
02/09/2020
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
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Comparison
- CRKT Titanium Homefront vs Civivi Elementum
- Kershaw Skyline vs Civivi Elementum
- Ontario vs Spyderco vs Benchamde vs Civivi
- Spyderco vs Civivi
- Positive
- Negative
CRKT Titanium Homefront vs Civivi Elementum - The CRKT Titanium Homefront doesn't have a flush-fit screw, and with the micarta, it doesn't go too thin, so its deep carry clip will snag your pants. In contrast, the Elementum has a good deep carry clip recessed to the scale.
Nick Shabazz
02/09/2020
Kershaw Skyline vs Civivi Elementum - The Kershaw Skyline has similar scales, locks, and designs to the Elementum; however, it's not produced anymore. It also has the same problem of the screws loosening over time. Overall, both are understated, with solid performance and good value.
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
Ontario vs Spyderco vs Benchamde vs Civivi - RAT Model 1 is 8.6” overall, Spyderco PM2 at 8.3” overall, Benchmade Griptillian or Ritter Hogue at 8” overall, and Spyderco PM3 at 7and a quarter inch. All are quite bigger than Elementum at 7”.
Metal Complex
02/17/2020
Spyderco vs Civivi - Spyderco PM2 and PM3 doesn’t take much space in the pocket although PM3 is a little thicker. Overall, both have good carry profiles. On the other hand, the Elementum offers a quality in a budget even with just the 14C28N blade.
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- CRKT Titanium Homefront vs Civivi Elementum
- Kershaw Skyline vs Civivi Elementum
- Ontario vs Spyderco vs Benchamde vs Civivi
- Spyderco vs Civivi
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Availability & Price
- Availability
- Price
- Value
- Positive
- Negative
Availability - The Elementum is commonly available on Amazon; though it does get sold out at times, other online retailers still sell it.
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
Price - The Elementum can be purchased for roughly $50, but one with a G10 will cost $63.
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Miscellaneous
- Civivi
- Downside
- EDC
- Flaw
- Issue - Legality
- Issue - Sharpening Choil
- Manufacturing
- Popularity
- Suggestion
- WE Knives
- Positive
- Negative
Civivi - The Civivi is the budget line of WE knives though they apply the same build quality, fit, and finish to the cheaper knives. Also, the Civic produces knives that are straightforward EDC.
Downside - The semi-stainless steel is a downside as it is prone to rust and accidental patina.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
EDC - The fixed-blade version of the Elementum is great.
Nick Shabazz
02/09/2020
Flaw - Some flaws of the Elementum include a gritty action, the screws in the clip coming loose after a while, making it unstable, the blade isn't the sharpest, and the edge retention doesn't last long.
Issue - Legality - One issue that may be encountered with the Elementum is the limitation for blade length, as it is just slightly shorter than 3".
Metal Complex
02/17/2020
Issue - Sharpening Choil - The sharpening choil could use more space as the space is too small, which poses a risk of the blade slipping onto your finger or popping back over the detent ball.
Metal Complex
02/17/2020
Manufacturing - The Elementum is simple yet elegant and was made overseas by their parent company, WE knives.
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
Popularity - Elementum is one of the best knives offered by Civivi and is their most popular one.
abow3
03/24/2022
Suggestion - A good quality tight lock over the screws in the clip will solve the problem of it coming loose.
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
WE Knives - WE knives is a premium knife maker that offers the same level of attention to detail and precision found in premium knives.
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
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- Civivi
- Downside
- EDC
- Flaw
- Issue - Legality
- Issue - Sharpening Choil
- Manufacturing
- Popularity
- Suggestion
- WE Knives
Sources
- KNIFEINFORMER
- YouTube
- WaspKnife
- Blade HQ
Metal Complex
02/17/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2021
Nick Shabazz
02/09/2020
Metal Complex
02/17/2020
rytur
02/05/2022
Metal Complex
02/17/2020
Metal Complex
02/17/2020
WaspKnife - Drew Denton
09/20/2020
abow3
03/24/2022
ReviewOutdoorGear
07/06/2021
Blade HQ - Logan Rainey
08/10/2020
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