The Civivi Elementum is a certified smash hit of an EDC knife. It’s no wonder this knife is an absolute phenomenon given its clean lines, slim profile, and useful blade shape. It has been so popular in fact that We Knives, the more upscale parent company of Civivi, is giving the many what they have been clamoring for… a premium version of the Elementum.
The We Knives version of the popular Elementum features a titanium handle with frame lock. The 2.97″ spear point blade is ground from CPM 20CV steel or Damasteel.
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Hard Ready Brand is clearly making a name for themselves in the realm of affordable but practical fixed blade knives. Their HR1 (see our review) has shown that they have a knack for balancing priorities to deliver an affordable knife with important features that stand out at any price point… and it appears that they have done it again.
The Stubby, the first in a series of knives named for dogs that served in war, is available for pre-order now. As you would expect from Hard Ready Brand, the spec sheet is incredible at the price point.
The Stubby features a full tang construction from 3/16″ thick D2 steel. The 3″ long spear point blade has a tall flat grind and swedge grind resulting in a tip that is both well supported and acute enough for piercing cuts. The handles feature bolsters and thick, textured G-10 slabs.
The sheath, specifically the clip on the sheath, is an area that really sets Hard Ready Brand apart. The sheath included with the Stubby features the same type of centerline clip found on the HR1 meaning this can be carried with or without a belt. This clip is a great example of what Hard Ready Brand does that no one else is doing in this space. They understand how to actually make a functional sheath which is all but unheard of at this price point.
The Stubby is available for pre-order now for $84.99 until Christmas Day. Once the pre-sale ends, this will still be a sub-$100 knife.
I carry a fixed blade knife, like the excellent Amtac Blades Northman, daily. I am comfortable doing this and I live in a place where it isn’t at all unusual to see someone with a knife on their belt (though mine is concealed). However, I also acknowledge that there are settings in which it would be strange to use a somewhat large knife (large relative to most people’s perception) to trim a string. It can be a good idea to carry something smaller and more approachable for common tasks… something like the 5PK Fifth Pocket Knife.
The Fifth Pocket Knife is small enough and typically brightly colored enough that it will not register as “scary” to just about anyone. These machined aluminum utility blade holders slide easily into your fifth pocket (hence the name) and accept standard utility blades so you don’t have to worry about resharpening.
The Fifth Pocket Knife weighs a scant 15 grams. It is available in a variety of colors and it is made right here in the USA.
