CIVIVI Pocket Folding Knife with 3.47" Damascus Blade Marble Carbon Fiber Handle, Button Lock Elementum Knife for EDC C2103DS-3

This is my personal EDC knife.Smooth opening, and exceptionally sharp right out of the box. Slices nicely, and has excellent edge retention. Absolutely beautiful Damascus pattern in the steel. I really love the push-button locking system. It allows me to draw the blade very quickly, but also safely.After carrying this knife all day long, every single day, since I originally bought it many months ago, I am actually thoroughly impressed. I use it around 30 times per week to cut/slice all sorts of various materials.Everything from heavy packing straps (the steel wire re-enforced kind that you might find on very large, heavy packages 100+ lbs), to packing tape from opening simple packages, or even just slicing an apple to eat for lunch at work. It simply cuts beautifully, and feels just as good while doing so.I have tested this knife on several other foods as well (steak, chicken, peaches, pears, plums, salad tomato's etc...) It slices amazingly well all the way around. Perfectly capable of regularly producing legitimately "paper thin" slices (with a steady, skilled hand) right out of the box.I bought a second one simply to have a backup, in the rare case that I lose the original. That is how much I love this knife.It has served me very well, has made many hundreds of cuts/slices for me already, even after only a few months, and I absolutely trust it to continue doing its job for the very long term future, with very basic care, and simple edge maintenance.

I personally think this is the best Elementum of them all. The button lock on this particular model is one of the best that's come out of Civivi. I own over 15 Civivi's many of them button locks and none of them perform like this model.It's one of my only gripes with Civivi. Some of their models have a bit of button stick...oh and their stupid pocket clips.The BL version is incredible across the board, excellent ergos, hollow grind, buttery smooth, super fidgetability, great steel, sits narrow in the pocket, it's very light in weight and well manufactured. I do recommend upgrading to their Ti pocket clips but with that, you will lose the deep carry aspect.I also own the Damascus and carbon fleck version of this model and it's even better, smoother, and capable of a sharper edge. Also looks great for formal carry.This is the largest of the Elementum line sans the fixed blade. You will not notice that at all though.For the price it's almost impossible to beat. I highly recommend this version and this company.

This is one of the sharpest yet well thought out knives I own. The button lock action is unmatched the design is elegant yet functional. Proud owner indeed!

I'm impressed, I feel like it is a very reasonable price for such a nice knife. My new daily carry. I'll be buying more from this brand.

I purchased quite a few Civivi knives recently including a few from the elementum line so I’ve already familiar with the value offered at this level. When I first got into collecting knives years and years (and years) ago Damascus blades always looked cool but never felt like they were within my budget (or practical for something I’d want to carry and use). But happy with my previous purchases and wish-listing quite a few other Civivi offerings I thought I’d take advantage of a gift card and “splurge”. Initially I was both impressed and disappointed. The shredded carbon scales feel smooth and high quality. The traditional Damascus pattern also invokes a uniqueness and again a quality product. But I wasn’t initially a fan of the button lock like I thought I would be. It felt a little stiff (more on that in a moment) and without any other means of deploying the blade like a fuller or flipper like some of the other button lock blades Civivi offers that I might hurt myself trying to flick it open and closed. But that “stiffness” is actually a boon. It means that button/lock isn’t easy to open/close on accident and after some careful practice I was able to find the sweet spot for opening and closing with releasing the button and minimal movement. Like all Civivi’s the fidget factor only grows from there but in an excellent looking package. I also like the slightly longer length of the handle and blade. As much as I love my other elementums the length of this handle is just aces. If you’re already a collector of Civivi then I’m sure I don’t really have to say more, you’re already wish listing if not buying. But if you’re new to Civivi or knives in general and I can recommend this as a solid purchase. Granted this may be more for show than practicality but it’s still operating at the same standards as the other Civivi knives I carry and use daily.

It is a nice slick and sleek EDC knife. The size is perfect and the design of just having a button lock makes it slim and nice to carry. The button lock mechanism is "like butta." The handle and blade(Damascus) is a beautiful design, making it fancy. It can only be opened with the button lock, which I like. A light EDC and not a clunker.

The quality of this knife is amazing. From the craftsmanship of the damascus blade to the details on The REAL carbon fiber plates. It is a work of art. Definitely a knife that will draw some attention. Also, amazingly sharp out of the box. Extremely impressed

Cannot say enough good about this offering from WE Knives. Forget the "Made In China" stigma, or the fact that Civivi is considered a budget brand. This knife meets every expectation. The ceramic bearings provide a smooth and effortless opening action with a simple flick of the wrist. The raindrop Damascus steel is absolutely stunning. Va perfect layer count for a blad of this size to really showcase the pattern. The hollow grind is flawless and the plunge line is perfect. The choil is modest at best, yet surprising comfortable. The carbon fiber handles are smooth, but still provide a very trusting feel in the hand. The lock is great and provides zero blade wiggle, open or closed.If you have doubts about this one, put them aside. You will not be disappointed with this EDC.