CIVIVI Odium Small Folding Knife –2.65" Stonewashed D2 blade, G10 Handle, Ball Bearings Pivot, Flipper Opening EDC Knife with Reversible Deep Carry Clip C2010 Gray

What's not to like!... I tend to wait before I do any review , have been impressed with this knife from the start and still using more than any others lately, I tend to stay in the 5 to 7 inch pocket knives relm, 8 is pushing it for me personally, and this little knife 🔪 with the full size finger choil has won me over , smooth snappy action , nice 50% lock up, centered right on, no wiggles ,no lock rock , almost deep carry clip , with just tip showing,ergonomics are nice despite it being on the slender side, locks in hand well, D2 steel ,well that would be the one thing I would change, due to saturation of it on the market , but its used widely for a reason... holds its edge well and pretty tough , I can definitely recommend to anyone looking for a smaller EDC 👌

I got this knife to carry while wearing lighter-weight clothing (hot, humid FL summer). Not surprisingly, the D2 is already developing a patina, which I don't mind. Obviously, one can read the description and understand this knife is small. Provides me a nice 3-finger grip without the forward choil, and a pretty comfy 4-finger grip using the choil. Nice even grind, good and sharp upon arrival. The stonewash is nice enough. The fit and finish on this are nice, but not as rave-worthy as some seem to think about these budget knives. The design is thoughtful in several ways: the grip is comfortable, it carries very lightly, and takes up little space. I also like how the screws holding the 2 halves of the knife together, and the back-spacer in place, are minimal or hidden. It gives a clean look, which is really nice on this small knife. The action is pretty good with the light-switch flipper action, with a stiff detent. With this small of a blade, one could imagine that getting a good flip could require some additional fine-tuning..I may try to fiddle with it and lubricate for better performance..but it’s pretty decent the way it is.This is a great $50 knife, but certainly does not rival my higher-end selections. It meets my expectations.

The odium is a great pocket knife with a moveable pocket clip to place it cleanly to the side allowing easy access to keys. It has a fast clean opening pivot, is razor sharp and aligns perfectly in the middle. The texture and finish on the scales are great. It is a small civivi, but handles comfortably and in pocket, unobtrusively. Civivi knives are of exceptional quality for the price. I’ve sold most of my 90’s spyderco knives for three times their original price, and I bet these increase in value as well. I took a few pictures to show the odium (ur) size relative to a lakes pal (ul) spyderco ambitious (ml) spyderco squeak elmax (mr) spyderco pingo (ll) Hen&Rooster pocket skinner (lr). It is also shown by a civivi elementum (green) and Paul knife (Gerber).

tl;dr - Excellent, well thought out EDC knife at an easy to justify price point.Complete (Long & Detailed) Review:Bought this blade initially as a gift, could not be happier. It is just about perfect for EDC (everyday carry). Added one for myself (in orange of course) and a good friend bought the upgraded Damascus version after seeing mine.Why Should You Trust Me?I’m a survivalist Wookiee who has carried knives of various sizes, styles, and manufacturers daily for many years and own several hundred in my personal collection.The Blade:The standard blade is a nice D2 Tool Steel that sharpens to a razor edge.D2 steel’s high chromium content gives it mild corrosion resisting properties. Considered semi-stainless, it will need occasional oil to prevent rust.Would oil it when you sharpen it (or after exposing to elements such as heavy rain) and every 6 months or so. Hardness in the range of 55-62 HRC so it will need routine sharpening if used regularly (but is also easy to sharpen).Stonewashed color is very attractive and helps reduce reflection. Drop point shape is traditional and functional.Optional upgrade available to Damascus (at just under double the price) significantly changes the steel properties and improves corrosion resistance.The Handle:The handle is a very comfortable G10. Both blue and orange color options are very clean and helps the knife look less threatening. Have not seen the black handle because I prefer colored handles (easier to find if I drop it).In the Damacus Steel and wood handle version, (owned by my friend) it’s very clean and upscale in appearance.I tend to use and abuse my knives, so the lesser expensive version is perfect for me.The Clip:Reversible clip (for either right or left handed carry) is strong, but only allows tip up carry (my preferred but might put off some people). Pocket carry is relatively deep, but leaves a small triangle visible. Very flat and takes up little pocket space.The Opening:Opening is achieved via either manual flipper (NOT assisted flipper) or thumb opening. Flipper works well if you pull it briskly. First few times it was a little slow, but got much easier after about 100 cycles open/closed. Thumb opening a little more difficult for my big Wookiee hands but I can manage it. Opening feels very smooth (due to the washers) and locks with a satisfying click.The Size:Once open the knife is about as long as a ballpoint pen. There is a very nice combination of forefinger choil (at base of blade) and jimping (on the back that is visibly subtle but extremely effective). This combo makes the knife very easy to handle and excellent for detailed work (whittling/food prep).The Lock:Liner lock is very STRONG and quickly jumps to center of hinge. Takes above average thumb strength to disengage lock (which is my preference but might hinder use by some). I have no concerns about strength and stability of the lock in everyday use.The Weight:Both liners have substantial milling removing a lot of unnecessary steel and weight while maintaining efficacy.Weight is an even 2.50 oz (71.1 g) on my hiking scale. Feels very light in the hand. Much lighter than it initially appears. Easy to handle.The Functionality:Size is perfect for medium (or smaller) hands and everyday carry regardless of hand size. For larger hands, just know your pinky will hang off the bottom (not a deal killer). Perfect for normal everyday use (opening boxes, cutting rope, etc).For camping / hiking this would be an acceptable camp knife for whittling and food prep especially at the $50 price point unless you have very larger hands. It won’t replace nicer knives if you own them (like the Bechmade Mini Bugout… but for that you have to go up 3x in cost). Would recommend for 7 day (or less) outings. Beyond that I prefer a more robust stainless option. Ideal for a weekend pack or your Get Home Bag.Also, for backpacking/hiking would definitely want to supplement it with a larger, bushcraft or survival knife for non camp use.Both blue and orange versions are clearly visible if dropped.The Conclusion:Overall, very impressed with this knife and plan to include it in my EDC rotation. Easily worth the $50 USD price point.Hope you found detailed review this helpful!

I wasn't expecting much since these are made in China; however, I was quite surprised at the high quality of this knife given the lower price. Scales are nice to where it is not totally glossy slick but still slightly grippy. Also, the scales are perfectly cut to where it nicely shows the inner liner ever so slightly to create a nice border. Pocket clip seems cheap, and they could've pick something in matte black, but at least it can be positioned on the other side for lefties. Although a flipper, you can still thumb and Spidey flick this open with practice. Ball bearing bushings on the pivot makes it buttery smooth. No blade play when open and perfectly centered when closed. Great Budget EDC.