I recently bought my Elementum with black steel and Guibourtia wood handle. Wood was darker than the website pictures, which is a bummer, but it has a very nice fit and finish, very smooth grain. Very sharp out of the box too, the whole knife is very well made for a "budget" edc. It did cost me $120 CAD, so it's either an overpriced Chinese knife to those who don't know any better or a decent deal to those who know how hard it is to make such nice wood scales
the little fiend is one of favorite knives, the action is sweet. I held off getting the Elementum, because it seemed to be the Glock of the knife world, but unlike the Glock, which I don't own but have shot, was very impressed with my first Elementum, bought 2 more, different scales, and yes I have 3 little fiends
I like your final choice. I don't have a Dozier, but it's on my list. I managed to get an Elementum on the second wave of their release. I think Ganzo has quite a few models that land in that size range. FB727S, FH51, FH61, F753M. The Civivi McKenna is smaller but has about the same blade length. Before I got my Elementum, the Ganzo FH51 was filling that role. I still like the Ganzo, and i rotate it in once in awhile.
You're right about the FH51, I considered it for a minute. I think you might like that Dozier, it's one I'm not worried about using because it's inexpensive to replace. Thanks for watching William.
I really like the look of the Harnds Wind! I might have to pick one of those up!! Lots of excellent knives on this list and to honest...I like most of them more than the Elementum...lol! Thanks Jay!!
Yeah, that Wind has a nice slim design to it. While writing this video, I was kinda thinking the same about liking some of these a little more than the Elementum. Thank you Jody.
@@TheKnifeBeater just ordered the Wind. Really want to check it out. Elementum is a well built knife as pretty much all Civivis are but it didnt thrill me! Always a pleasure Jay!
I love the simple look of the Wind too Easy to carry and would enjoy pulling it out to use. I have several other knives with the same steel and it’s sharp and holds a great edge for a long time. I only use my knives for lite use and it would be so easy to quick sharpen to get it back I’m not a big fan of D2 only cause it’s a lot harder to sharpen
I luckily have an Elementum with a micarta handle no less and it's my daily carry. Sorry... I allow myself one brag a day and that was it. But I think another alternate candidate might be the Kershaw Oso Sweet. Ken Onion design, FRP handles, 3AUS and only 20-something dollars. Assisted opening if that matters. But it was one of my favorites until I somehow lost it.
Lol. Jack, you're definitely in the right place because I don't brag much either, or at least try not to. Wow, the Micarta version, very nice!!! The Oso Sweet is an excellent choice, I like it. Thanks for watching.
The most comfortable handle (in my opinion) is the one on the Cold Steel Tuff.But similar to the Elementum you can't go wrong with the Dozier.Because i life in Belgium i'm going with one of my favorite knives the Manly Wasp
I have an Elementum and really like it, but for my hands, its just a hair too small to be prefect. A larger size, would probably be the absolute perfect EDC knife for me! That being said, I still find myself carrying the Elementum regularly because its just so lightweight and flawless in action.
Hey man thanks for the shout out. Your video about the CJRB Feldspar got me thinking and I actually went with that knife, well ordered it and I can’t wait to get it in. Thanks again for the great content. There are a couple of knifes on your list I want to pickup. I’m just starting out my collection so the crjb is my first purchase. Well until the Elementum coming out.
You bet Anthony, I gotta give credit when it's due. Wow, no way, the Feldspar is your first purchase!?!? How exciting! I'm so happy to be a part of it. For someone just starting out, you really can't go wrong with CJRB or any Civivi knife. If you ever have have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me at theknifebeater@gmail.com. Thanks for watching.
I’ve only held / own one civivi . I will say this tho , I was very impressed with the knife quality and drop shut smoothness proper sharpness out of box. I have two more on my radar now 😂. ( I own the backlash in carbon fiber. My dressed up for night out knife.) daily carry is Spyderco’s pm2 .
Hey, Jay. New to the channel, but very appreciative of this content! I was wondering, if you haven't done anything like it already, if you could make a list like this one but featuring alternatives that are suited for lefties. The real big reason I never picked up the elementum is because that clip does not wanna switch around. Would love to hear what you think about knives for righties only.
Nice alternatives, Jay. I gotta tell ya, I LOVE my Elementum with ebony wood scales and carry it often. Thanks for the recommendation. Your video about the Feldspar the other day got me looking at CJRB and I decided to go with the Centros. Slick knife. I live in NC so no worry about blade lengths here. Thanks for your channel!
Great video Jay. I definitely want to get the Elementum at some point but you gave good alternatives. And IMO the Dozier is the best way to spend $20 if you don't mind the back lock. After a little break in time and some practice it's a one hand knife. Stay well my friend and thanks for sharing.
Thank you Michael. I completely agree. The Dozier is better than some that cost 2x as much. I let mine sit open halfway for a day or two, that helped a lot.
Of all things a person would decide to hoard during a pandemic...I would have never guessed toilet paper. I think I’d rather eat food. Thanks Jay...you are talkin to me.
Good choices. Have all of those and like them. You should try the QSP parrot, for around $20 it’s quite nice little knife. It’s in that 3”and 7” ballpark.
My impression of AUS8 blade steel is not very good. I know that it is a budget steel but I am thinking it is worse than that. Am I mistaken? At this point I won't consider adding a knife to my collection if it has AUS8. Wrong?
Yes, definitely a budget steel, but I really try not to classify a steel as being good or bad (unless the style type is not disclosed by the manufacturer), it just performs differently. I love M390, it absolutely can outperform AUS8. If you consider a steel "good" because of it's edge retention and corrosion resistance, then yeah, M390 is good. That superior performance comes at a cost (and I'm not just talking about money). How easy is it to resharpen? Even the most proficient sharpeners can sometimes have trouble with a super steel. In my early years in this hobby, I thought anything less than S30V was unacceptable, man was I wrong. I wasn't all that long ago when 440C was one of the best available, now many consider it bargain bin material. It was more than adequate back then, but now it's not? It's not like 440C has gotten worse, there's just better performing steel available today. I would never fault anyone for being a steel snob because everyone is allowed to have an opinion or a preference. If I like a knife enough and it's design really speaks to me (and it's priced accordingly), I'm gonna buy it regardless if it has 8CR or 420HC. I hope my ridiculously long response helps. Thanks for watching Bruce.
Hi Jay. Fantastic idea. An Elementum XL. Now that would be a cool knife. Where did you find a Dozier for under 19 euros? Or did you just converti $ into €? All the best.
I do like some of their stuff. Only places I can find them is Ali Express and DHGate, so it will take a bit to get to me, unless you know of somewhere else. Thanks Jose.
@@TheKnifeBeater i ordered mine on aliexpress. waiting for it to get here in the next few days. it's real d2 and i really like the design. the action appears to be good as well. and of course, the price! the design is not too far off the elementum and the dozier. i'll wait for your review. :)
It kinda depends on a few things. If you don't know how to sharpen, I would get the AUS8 because it's easier to touch up when the time comes. D2 should stay sharp longer, but can take longer to sharpen. I you plan on using the knife primarily outdoors, AUS8 has better corrosion resistance than D2. Hope this helps Gonzalo.
Wow, if it is I'm very surprised. That's been a staple for them a long time. I've been unsuccessfully looking for articles to confirm it. Thanks for the heads up David.
Nothing like a little knife porn to cheer me up on the weekend. Ehat a great selection of attractive folders. The Diozier, I own and is a favorite. Only other one frkm my modest collection that I would suggest is the Esee Zancudo. Like the Dozier, it spends a lot of time in my pocket. Thanks. Enjoyable presentation.
The Skyline is a total fail by today's design standards. Too thick for what it is, uninspired steel, HORRIBLE pocket clip and such bad quality control you never know in advance if it will flip well or not as the detents are all over the place. IMO
I hear ya Len. It's a knife that is struggling to stay relevant. I'm one of those people that kinda like the Skyline, but I totally understand why many don't. It doesn't flip open well, the pocket clip stinks, and using the blade stop like a thumb stud is pretty much impossible for a lefty. I like that it's USA made, a great slicer, super light weight, and has decent budget blade steel. Can I get those features with a different knife? Yeah, probably. Thanks so much Len.
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I recently bought my Elementum with black steel and Guibourtia wood handle. Wood was darker than the website pictures, which is a bummer, but it has a very nice fit and finish, very smooth grain. Very sharp out of the box too, the whole knife is very well made for a "budget" edc. It did cost me $120 CAD, so it's either an overpriced Chinese knife to those who don't know any better or a decent deal to those who know how hard it is to make such nice wood scales
Very cool I never realized how similar the Dozer is to the Elementum
It's nuts how similar they are. The biggest differences are the lock and handle length. Thank you!
Is the Dozer on bearings or bushings?
I just found jay 2 days ago. He is good. And gets right to the point.
oh yeah, also installed a thumb stud on the elememtum, which makes it so much more a fidget friendly knife
Different blade but I absolutely love the QSP Penguin. D2 steel for $29!
You're right, that is a good one. Thank you.
Absolutely love mine. Couldn’t resist the denim micarta
the little fiend is one of favorite knives, the action is sweet. I held off getting the Elementum, because it seemed to be the Glock of the knife world, but unlike the Glock, which I don't own but have shot, was very impressed with my first Elementum, bought 2 more, different scales, and yes I have 3 little fiends
Great review Jay, ..need the Rat 2 to go with my Rat 1
Yes you do Jim. Thank you.
I like your final choice. I don't have a Dozier, but it's on my list. I managed to get an Elementum on the second wave of their release. I think Ganzo has quite a few models that land in that size range. FB727S, FH51, FH61, F753M. The Civivi McKenna is smaller but has about the same blade length. Before I got my Elementum, the Ganzo FH51 was filling that role. I still like the Ganzo, and i rotate it in once in awhile.
You're right about the FH51, I considered it for a minute. I think you might like that Dozier, it's one I'm not worried about using because it's inexpensive to replace. Thanks for watching William.
I really like the look of the Harnds Wind! I might have to pick one of those up!! Lots of excellent knives on this list and to honest...I like most of them more than the Elementum...lol! Thanks Jay!!
Yeah, that Wind has a nice slim design to it. While writing this video, I was kinda thinking the same about liking some of these a little more than the Elementum. Thank you Jody.
@@TheKnifeBeater just ordered the Wind. Really want to check it out. Elementum is a well built knife as pretty much all Civivis are but it didnt thrill me! Always a pleasure Jay!
I love the simple look of the Wind too
Easy to carry and would enjoy pulling it out to use.
I have several other knives with the same steel and it’s sharp and holds a great edge for a long time.
I only use my knives for lite use and it would be so easy to quick sharpen to get it back
I’m not a big fan of D2 only cause it’s a lot harder to sharpen
I luckily have an Elementum with a micarta handle no less and it's my daily carry. Sorry... I allow myself one brag a day and that was it. But I think another alternate candidate might be the Kershaw Oso Sweet. Ken Onion design, FRP handles, 3AUS and only 20-something dollars. Assisted opening if that matters. But it was one of my favorites until I somehow lost it.
Lol. Jack, you're definitely in the right place because I don't brag much either, or at least try not to. Wow, the Micarta version, very nice!!! The Oso Sweet is an excellent choice, I like it. Thanks for watching.
Ordered 2 off Amazon both have gritty action . Sent them both back and replaced them with a kizer mini much better action .
Feldspar hands down
Fit and finish powered d2. G10
Big winner.
I carried a Dozier in Afghanistan when I was deployed great knife!!!
Thank you for your service.
The carbon gent is my dream knife is perfect and classy
Yes it is Kengy. Nice little knife. Thanks for watching.
The most comfortable handle (in my opinion) is the one on the Cold Steel Tuff.But similar to the Elementum you can't go wrong with the Dozier.Because i life in Belgium i'm going with one of my favorite knives the Manly Wasp
You're so right about the Tuff Lite handle, it's super comfy. I still need to get my hands on that Manly Wasp. Thank you Erik.
I ordered a Civivi Praxis in early March...it shipped yesterday. I suck at patience!! Great video.
Lol. You are a stronger man than I because that is a long time to wait. Thanks for watching Scott.
Gotta say you influenced my last 6 knife purchases. The benchmade casbah auto is still my favorite
Wow, 6! Thank you Jay, you have made my day!
I have an Elementum and really like it, but for my hands, its just a hair too small to be prefect. A larger size, would probably be the absolute perfect EDC knife for me! That being said, I still find myself carrying the Elementum regularly because its just so lightweight and flawless in action.
I hear ya, I feel the same way. It's tough to leave this one at home. Thanks for watching Decidion.
Love my elementium. Love.
This was a great video idea. There are a lot of great knives on this list. The toilet paper bit was hilarious.
Hey Ray! Thank you so much! I don't come up with many of em, but I guess I was due.
Just got notified by knife center that my long awaited rosewood elementum shipped
Today!! I was giving up hope
I have a d2 Kershaw emerson cqc4 an a broken skull but I think they went up but I carry them both every where
I'm actually thinking about picking up a Broken Skull before they are all gone. Thanks for watching.
Hey man thanks for the shout out. Your video about the CJRB Feldspar got me thinking and I actually went with that knife, well ordered it and I can’t wait to get it in. Thanks again for the great content. There are a couple of knifes on your list I want to pickup. I’m just starting out my collection so the crjb is my first purchase. Well until the Elementum coming out.
You bet Anthony, I gotta give credit when it's due. Wow, no way, the Feldspar is your first purchase!?!? How exciting! I'm so happy to be a part of it. For someone just starting out, you really can't go wrong with CJRB or any Civivi knife. If you ever have have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me at theknifebeater@gmail.com. Thanks for watching.
You can get this civivi at knife center on pre-order right now
Okay. Thanks for the heads up on that Marshall.
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I’ve only held / own one civivi . I will say this tho , I was very impressed with the knife quality and drop shut smoothness proper sharpness out of box. I have two more on my radar now 😂. ( I own the backlash in carbon fiber. My dressed up for night out knife.) daily carry is Spyderco’s pm2 .
I hear ya. Civivi is doing so many things right. You got a nice little rotation going on there. Thank you for watching Leland.
Spyderco persistence No:1
Another well planned sharing Jay! Always a treat to get a glimpse of your Jumbo collection! Lol!
Lol. Thank you Lawrence.
Hey, Jay. New to the channel, but very appreciative of this content! I was wondering, if you haven't done anything like it already, if you could make a list like this one but featuring alternatives that are suited for lefties. The real big reason I never picked up the elementum is because that clip does not wanna switch around. Would love to hear what you think about knives for righties only.
Nice alternatives, Jay. I gotta tell ya, I LOVE my Elementum with ebony wood scales and carry it often. Thanks for the recommendation. Your video about the Feldspar the other day got me looking at CJRB and I decided to go with the Centros. Slick knife. I live in NC so no worry about blade lengths here. Thanks for your channel!
You bet Jay, nice to hear from you again. I think the Centros is probably gonna be my next CJRB. Thanks so much for watching.
@@TheKnifeBeater Good choice. I think the Crag is a nice alternative to the sheepdog. I'm thinking about that one too.
Great video Jay. I definitely want to get the Elementum at some point but you gave good alternatives. And IMO the Dozier is the best way to spend $20 if you don't mind the back lock. After a little break in time and some practice it's a one hand knife. Stay well my friend and thanks for sharing.
Thank you Michael. I completely agree. The Dozier is better than some that cost 2x as much. I let mine sit open halfway for a day or two, that helped a lot.
Great funny opening with the toilet paper analogy. Gotta
find humor wherever possible these days,
So true John. Thank you.
Interesting list. There with you on the nr 1, love my Dozier.
Thanks!
Thank you Ibanez. For about $20, it's tough to beat.
Of all things a person would decide to hoard during a pandemic...I would have never guessed toilet paper. I think I’d rather eat food. Thanks Jay...you are talkin to me.
Lol. Yeah, I know, it's kinda nuts. So glad you like the list Mick. Thank you.
Very happy with my Dozier, Ganzo F753M, and Rat 2 in AUS 8.
Good choices. Have all of those and like them. You should try the QSP parrot, for around $20 it’s quite nice little knife. It’s in that 3”and 7” ballpark.
Good ones to have Bighill.
I have the Parrot, but totally forgot about it. Thanks Charlie.
My impression of AUS8 blade steel is not very good. I know that it is a budget steel but I am thinking it is worse than that. Am I mistaken? At this point I won't consider adding a knife to my collection if it has AUS8. Wrong?
Yes, definitely a budget steel, but I really try not to classify a steel as being good or bad (unless the style type is not disclosed by the manufacturer), it just performs differently. I love M390, it absolutely can outperform AUS8. If you consider a steel "good" because of it's edge retention and corrosion resistance, then yeah, M390 is good. That superior performance comes at a cost (and I'm not just talking about money). How easy is it to resharpen? Even the most proficient sharpeners can sometimes have trouble with a super steel. In my early years in this hobby, I thought anything less than S30V was unacceptable, man was I wrong. I wasn't all that long ago when 440C was one of the best available, now many consider it bargain bin material. It was more than adequate back then, but now it's not? It's not like 440C has gotten worse, there's just better performing steel available today. I would never fault anyone for being a steel snob because everyone is allowed to have an opinion or a preference. If I like a knife enough and it's design really speaks to me (and it's priced accordingly), I'm gonna buy it regardless if it has 8CR or 420HC. I hope my ridiculously long response helps. Thanks for watching Bruce.
That’s dozer is the shit 👍 for $20 you can’t beat it
Amen brother.
I like youre taste man! I have four of the knives uou listed. Keep up the good work!
Hey thank you so much.
I like the Harnds option.
I still need to get a video out on that one.
I love my Dozier. I think it is maybe the best bang for buck knife out there
Can't argue with that Fubar. Thanks for watching.
It's good I don't carry it to much anymore but it's a good backup.
Civivi Durus comes to mind as well. Though I dunno how available that is tbh. Great vid :)
Yes, that's a good one, it came very close to being on this list. The Durus is readily available here to purchase. Thank you John.
I’m waiting for more stock of the Brass Elementum. Gorgeous knife.
I agree Harrison, beautiful knife. Thanks for watching.
The Knife Beater Of course! Great video :)
I luv seeing all the lefty-friendly options!!! Very much appreciate those companies thinking about us sinister folk.
Lol. I agree, it's nice they consider us 2nd class citizens when designing some knives. Thanks Richard.
Fantastic video sir keep them coming!!!!!!
You bet Nate, thank you.
Ontario strike is fairly similar
You're right Shawn, good one. Thank you.
Cutjack has 2 things the elementum doesn’t! Finger choil and various sizes
I agree Robert, good point. A forward choil is important to me as well.
Hi Jay. Fantastic idea. An Elementum XL. Now that would be a cool knife. Where did you find a Dozier for under 19 euros? Or did you just converti $ into €? All the best.
I just did the conversion. Sorry, didn't mean to get your hopes up. Thanks Don.
The Petrified Fish PF818 could also be on that list. Please give it a try.
I do like some of their stuff. Only places I can find them is Ali Express and DHGate, so it will take a bit to get to me, unless you know of somewhere else. Thanks Jose.
@@TheKnifeBeater i ordered mine on aliexpress. waiting for it to get here in the next few days. it's real d2 and i really like the design. the action appears to be good as well. and of course, the price! the design is not too far off the elementum and the dozier. i'll wait for your review. :)
Thank you for another great Video!
Thank you so much LK!
Great options Brother.
Thanks so much Rusty!
Civivi Wyvern
Clever opening.👍
Thank you very much Pat.
Nice list
Thank you Keifer.
Hello Jay, a question, rat 2 aus8 or d2 is better?
It kinda depends on a few things. If you don't know how to sharpen, I would get the AUS8 because it's easier to touch up when the time comes. D2 should stay sharp longer, but can take longer to sharpen. I you plan on using the knife primarily outdoors, AUS8 has better corrosion resistance than D2. Hope this helps Gonzalo.
@@TheKnifeBeater Thank you very much for the advice Jay, I really like your videos and I learn a lot with them, greetings from Argentina
K-bar Dozier.....Yeah buddy!
Glad you liked that one Luis. Thank you.
Love the intro 🤣
Thank you Gonzalo.
Hey! Very nice content
Thank you Mike. Much appreciated.
Kind of sad that the Skyline is discontinued according to Kershaw's site
If they had made the larger version in 14c28n or better, it would have been a success
@@edgblades Agree there as the XL was 8cr13mov still sad as there is just even a clip change would make it more interesting to most.
Wow, if it is I'm very surprised. That's been a staple for them a long time. I've been unsuccessfully looking for articles to confirm it. Thanks for the heads up David.
@@TheKnifeBeater might just be for the year as their official site says "product has been discontinued for 2020"
Nothing like a little knife porn to cheer me up on the weekend. Ehat a great selection of attractive folders. The Diozier, I own and is a favorite. Only other one frkm my modest collection that I would suggest is the Esee Zancudo. Like the Dozier, it spends a lot of time in my pocket. Thanks. Enjoyable presentation.
I'm happy to just be a part of your weekend Sergio. The Zancudo is a great choice and compares nicely. Thanks for watching.
MBK - EWC
Good one Jake. Thank you.
why are you always standing at an angle with your head tilted to the side?
I have a disability, it's my good side.
The Skyline is a total fail by today's design standards. Too thick for what it is, uninspired steel, HORRIBLE pocket clip and such bad quality control you never know in advance if it will flip well or not as the detents are all over the place. IMO
I hear ya Len. It's a knife that is struggling to stay relevant. I'm one of those people that kinda like the Skyline, but I totally understand why many don't. It doesn't flip open well, the pocket clip stinks, and using the blade stop like a thumb stud is pretty much impossible for a lefty. I like that it's USA made, a great slicer, super light weight, and has decent budget blade steel. Can I get those features with a different knife? Yeah, probably. Thanks so much Len.