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CIVIVI Dogma Review; Modern EDC Knife with Traditional Inspiration

Over the last couple years I seem to have become a fan of WE knives. First, I got the MassDrop Keen. The Keen was designed by Ray Laconico and manufactured by WE, and it is one of my favorite knives. WE gave the knife a level of quality that lived up to its beautiful design. Then, Ben Petersen of Knafs Co sent me a WE Banter for review. I enjoyed the design more than I expected, but there was no doubt that it was an extremely well made knife. Next, I took advantage of a Black Friday sale to finally get a knife I’d been wanting since its release, the CIVIVI (WE’s more budget friendly brand) Wyvern. I was particularly happy with the Wyvern; I felt that it kept the quality construction of the WE knives I had despite the more budget friendly (but still more than adequate for practical use) materials, and provided a really great value.

Then, I had an issue with the Wyvern. The detent, which keeps the blade securely in the handle, seemed to have loosened. This allowed the tip of the blade to rise above the frame of the knife, what you might call a “proud tip” in a traditional knife, which I wasn’t comfortable with. I contacted CIVIVI customer service and, frankly, was blown away by the experience I received. The people whom I emailed with were responsive, friendly, and helpful. Not only that, but my issue was fixed by the US based service center much quicker than I expected (or have experienced from some other brands).

After that process, CIVIVI asked if I’d be interested in reviewing any of their knives. Since I had about 10 of them on my (extensive) “To Buy” list, I was excited for the opportunity. I gave them a list of a few I was interested in, and they sent out a Dogma. So, because I always want to be upfront and transparent about these things, I want to be clear that I was given this knife for review and did not purchase it. That said, I always do my best to be impartial and consider how it would affect my opinion of a knife if I HAD purchased it at market price.

The Dogma immediately hit me as a knife strikingly well suited to my tastes. It had the practicality of a modern knife; a nice deep carry pocket clip, flipper opening mechanism, G10 scales, and D2 steel. At the same time, the traditional inspiration is obvious; it has the distinctive overall shape of a Lanny’s Clip slipjoint pattern and the G10 scales are clearly modeled after jigged bone covers. It also has the incredible snappy action I’ve come to expect from WE / CIVIVI, thanks to the dialed in detent and ceramic ball bearing pivot. Another thing that I think WE / CIVIVI does well, and remains true on this knife, is their primary grinds. This knife is made to cut things, but it looks good doing it with its big sweeping clip point blade shape.

Speaking of cutting things, I found the Dogma to work admirably in EDC usage. I cut cardboard, opened boxes, did food prep, assisted yard work, and even some house projects with the help of this knife and it handled all those tasks as you’d want it to. The D2 steel seemed to hold an edge like D2 should, which is pretty well. It’s not a “super steel”, but I don’t need a super steel for my knife use. I haven’t needed to full on sharpen it yet, as stropping has kept it hair shaving sharp. The finish on the steel is a bit unusual, as there is some horizontal wavy or cloudiness in addition to the vertical satin finish. I am not sure what is the cause of this reflection, but it doesn’t seem to affect the performance of the steel.

I do wish the blade cutout was functional. For example, on the CIVIVI Wyvern the blade cutout is a viable opening method (although it isn’t as easy to use as the flipper). On the Dogma I am not able to use the blade cutout for thumb opening, and it seems to be aesthetic only. I’m not sure that it adds much for me aesthetically, so I’d have preferred the cutout either be usable as an opening method or left out completely. It is possible that the cutout was included as a nod to the nail nick or long pull opening methods on the traditional knives that I believe inspired the design of this knife, but it’s not a connection that is immediately apparent.

Overall, I really like the CIVIVI Dogma. I’m happy to see the clip point blade shape more represented in modern knives lately, particularly in Chinese made knives (like the SRM 9201 above). I have found carrying and using the Dogma to be a pleasure, and it has proven to be both practical and enjoyable. I think CIVIVI is doing good things for the market, and there are several knives I’m looking forward to checking out soon from them. If you want a budget friendly modern knife with some traditional inspirations, I think the CIVIVI Dogma is a good option at ~$56.

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The WE Banter Full Review: Ben Petersen’s First Foray Into EDC Knife Design

In this article I will provide a full review of the WE Knives Banter, designed by Ben Petersen. Ben became well known in the knife community through his work for CRKT and BladeHQ. The Banter is his inaugural knife design.

Couple of Spear Points (Video on the GEC 81 Bull Moose and its Unique Tang Stamp Linked)

The Background

Before I get to the review in earnest, I want to talk about how I came to test this knife. I, like most who search YouTube for knife videos, had watched several of Ben Petersen’s (lots of interesting posts on his site, btw) videos in the past. From them I learned that Ben and my knife preferences are… not exactly in line . That said, I appreciated his honesty and willingness to say what he didn’t like about a knife in what amounted to advertising videos. I also was aware of his knife information poster, which you can find on his website, and that it seemed to be a hit in the knife community.

So when I was browsing the Reddit r/knifeclub subforum early this year and saw the above preview of his upcoming knife design, I gave my thoughts on the knife. You can find the thread below:

Not exactly glowing praise

As you can tell, my “visual review” wasn’t all praise. However, Ben offered to send the real thing for a full review. I think that’s a really commendable reaction to criticism. It shows a genuine desire for feedback and a confidence in his work that I appreciate.

Fast forward about 6 months and the start of a pandemic later, and a package showed up at my door that I knew had to have some good stuff inside!

Speaking of the package, Ben went all in on these early release “Ben Banter Gift Boxes” as he called them in an Instagram post. It contained a work mat based on his poster, a WIUP (“What IIIISSS Up Guys?!”) t shirt, the new version of his poster, some stickers, a nice handwritten note, and of course the knife (oh, and a bunch of lifesavers). It also had a nice specs sheet and write up on how excited Ben is to bring his design to the market with WE Knives.

Lots of good stuff in there! (Unboxing video linked to the picture)

The Review

So, let’s get to the review! I’m going to base my review off of my initial visual review, with reference to Ben’s knife preferences (based on my YouTube research).

A little hard use. Can you really review a knife with honesty if you haven’t used it to eat a rotisserie chicken on the hood of your car? No, you can’t.

Ben did a great job bringing all his knife preferences together into a real product. One thing he talks about in some videos is how much he likes to be able to reach his finger to the end of the blade for fine cutting, and with its 2.875″ blade the Banter definitely passes that test. He also often mentions liking pocket clips in general but especially deep carry clips, and the Banter’s clip actually allows the entire knife to set below the lip of the pocket with no handle showing. It would be easy to mistake for a pen or flashlight, unless you’re a knife enthusiast and see the “BANTER” etch. Going along with the ease of carry theme, he also mentions appreciating a light knife and g10 handles. The Banter comes in at 2.86oz / 81g, with the help of nested minimalist liners in the light but strong (black or blue) g10 handles. Lastly, and almost inversely with the preference to be able to reach the tip of the knife with an index finger, Ben has sometimes tested a knifes ability to slice an apple fully and cleanly. Despite its short length, the thin .1″ blade stock makes for good cutting performance and I had no trouble slicing apples into pieces. All that together makes for a knife clearly designed to be Ben’s ideal EDC.

Slicing an Apple for Lunch at Work

So, how does it fare under my usage and preferences after about a week of carry and use?

Fits my wide hands surprisingly well.

Firstly, I like the looks much better than you might expect from my initial visual review. As I mentioned suspecting in the review, it does look different in some pictures than others and certainly in person. The handle and blade are not as squat as I had felt they looked initially, and in fact work well together aesthetically. The straight back isn’t an issue in person, and the blade doesn’t look to have an upward cant. I do like the look of the knife; it comes off minimalist and utilitarian in person in a positive way that I don’t think pictures convey. That said, a few people whom I’ve shown this knife have said it looked blocky. I still think the hard chamfering along the edges gives it an industrial look that differs from a lot of other knives, especially traditionals like those I often review. I appreciate the addition of the blue anodizing on the titanium thumb stud, and the “WE” logo on the pivot, that give it a little flair. I added a blue lanyard, which I think really emphasizes the blue of the thumb stud.

See how much less chunky it looks here than in the promo picture? Weird, right?

Second, as for its effectiveness as a utilitarian knife, I think it cuts the mustard. I did house projects, fished, cooked, cut cardboard, and general every day carry uses and never felt like the WE Banter was wanting in cutting ability. It is easy to open, even with gloves, with the thumb studs, well tuned detent, and caged ball bearing pivot. It is actually a lot of fun to open and close, as it’s extremely smooth and snappy. The thumb stud sits pretty close to the handle but I haven’t had any issues opening it with an upward movement of the thumb, or even on the other side with the middle finger. It drops closed, hitting the thumb nail, then can be closed the rest of the way by pushing on the tang of the blade with the index finger. It locks up solid with the liner lock, and I’ve felt no blade play (even side to side when unlocked). The blade does seem to be ground thinly for a modern style knife, so it slices well, but the saber grind makes for a sturdy tip. I used it to carve some wood for a house project and a little whittling, with no fear of breaking the tip. In use, I found the handle to be pretty comfortable. As I mentioned in the visual review, the cutoff at the end of the handle is a huge boon to the ergonomics because without it my pinky finger would sit directly on a hotspot. As designed, even in my wide hands it was easy to hold and grip in use, and the large guard at the front of the handle provided a solid anchoring point. While I do appreciate a good deep carry clip, the addition of a lanyard made it a bit easier to retrieve from the pocket without having to reach down amongst my phone and keys and such. I sharpened the knife a couple times (’cause I stupidly kept hitting the edge on hard stuff like aluminum and rocks) and, in my 0% scientific opinion, it does seem to be heat treated to a high hardness as advertised (59-61 s35vn). Speaking of the edge, in person the blade shape is more classic and fluid with less of a straight line from the belly to the tip than the picture seemed to show. I found it to be a very versatile blade shape, which shouldn’t be a surprise being that spear points are among the most common and oldest blade shapes. In fact, I think the WE Banter might be helping to open my eyes to the possibility that I don’t really need as much knife as I generally prefer.

Just a little whittling after losing my fishing line.

The Conclusion

Overall, I think this is a great first design from Ben Petersen. As Ben isn’t a knife enthusiast in the same way some of his viewers and customers are, the WE Banter presents a fresh take on an EDC knife design. It is minimalist, but with some touches of flair. It is simple, but effective in its design. For those who prefer, or are prescribed by law, a blade less than 3″ the WE Banter will be a good value considering the solid construction, high quality materials, and unique background at the price of ~$109. For me, and those who prefer a larger knife, I would love to see an XL version. Keep the same blade and handle width/height of ~1″ and the same design, but stretch the handle and blade another ~1″ or so. That would make for a knife that could compete with perennial favorites like the Spyderco Endura 4, Benchmade Griptilian, and Ontario Rat 1. It would also make for a duo of small and large Banters, like the Spyderco Delica 4, Benchmade Mini Griptilian, and Ontario Rat 2 respectively. I hope the WE Banter is a huge success, and that it facilitates the WE Repartee (Get it? longer version of Banter!). You can get the Ben Petersen designed WE Banter at BladeHQ starting tomorrow 6/23/20, at this link.

In all its glory.

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The Chris Reeve Knives Inkosi; a Costly Culmination of Quality and Innovation. Is it overpriced?

Chris Reeve Knives is well known within the knife community for designing and manufacturing some of the highest quality production knives on the market. Their Sebenza model has been the benchmark of quality modern folding knife manufacturing for years. They’ve introduced several major innovations to the modern pocket knife world: s35vn steel, the ceramic ball bearing lock interface, and even the frame lock itself. However, they come at a price point higher than my normal fare.

TL;DR? Here’s my video review of the Chris Reeve Inkosi

I recently was able to get a Chris Reeve Knives Inkosi at a very fair price from a fellow knife enthusiast. A few years ago I tried a Sebenza and Umnumzaan, but they didn’t stay in my collection long. So, I was excited to get the chance to carry and use a Chris Reeve knife for review, and also just to have one in my collection.

The Inkosi comes packaged like other Chris Reeve Knives in a both with a “Birthdate” Certificate of Authenticity, literature on the knife, and tools for disassembly.

The Inkosi is a newer model introduced in 2016 to replace the Sebenza 25. It has a mix of features from the Sebenza 25 and Umnumzaan. One of the features I really enjoy is the ceramic ball bearing lock interface. The addition of a press-fit ceramic ball to the lock bar, which also functions as the detent, makes the likelihood of lock stick much lower and also slows the wear on the lock face. It also has a canted clip, which makes for better ergonomics than the earlier Sebenza models. It has a floating pivot pin, which makes for simpler reassembly and better wear under heavy use. One thing that the Inkosi lacks, compared to the Sebenza models, is the bushing pivot. A bushing pivot allows the pivot to be tightened fully down while maintaining smooth opening and closing, eliminating the need for adjustment. I have to say, I wish the Inkosi included the bushing pivot, as it’s one of the features of the Sebenza that many point to when giving reasons for its quality. Finally, the Inkosi is said to have a thicker blade and pivot, for a sturdier feel. Overall I like the mix of features on the Inkosi, though I do wish it had the bushing pivot.

Like Chris Reeve Knives, Spyderco has always innovated and the Worker brought some of these innovations to the market.

The high quality of manufacture on the Inkosi is no surprise, but I am surprised at how much I like the design. The knife is superbly made. It locks up with the bank vault solid feel that Chris Reeve knives have come to be known for, with smooth opening and good blade centering. It’s not drop shut frictionless smooth, but rather a kind of silky smooth that has a satisfying feel. The blade locks with an assuring “thwock” sound. I find the clip to work really well, sliding into and out of the pocket easily. I have an aversion to things held on only by glue (like unpinned shields on traditional knives), so I wasn’t sure about the inlays, but I actually like how they feel in the hand. I enjoy the look also, but I do think I like the simple clean look of the plain titanium version. I expected to dislike the finger grooves, as such handles designs often don’t fit my wide hands. However, I actually really like how this handle feels in my hand. I like it better than I recall liking the handle of the Sebenza 21 or Umnumzaan I had a few years back. I’ve carried this knife a lot, and every time I used it the grip felt intuitive and locked my hand into place. The cone-shaped thumb stud takes a little getting used to, if you’re familiar with the typical thumb stud, but works well when pushed in a C shape. The blade shape is near perfection; a classic drop point with a nicely rounded spine (which adds a surprisingly significant feel of luxury), a good amount of straight edge and belly, a useful but strong tip, and a nice thing hollow grind. It’s an extremely well-made knife with a design worth the stellar reputation.

The Inkosi with two other smooth, solid, titanium handled knives: the MassDrop Ray Laconico WE Keen and the Spyderco Native 5 Fluted Titanium

Inkosi is a Zulu word that means “chief” or “king”, and I think that is a fitting moniker considering the history, and price, that this knife commands. It is an extremely strong feeling knife with the extra thick titanium frame lock, blade, and pivot. It also is imbued with Chris Reeve Knives’ history of innovation, excellence, and great warranty service. It certainly has kingly materials, with high-quality titanium handles and the s35vn steel blade. All that said, I find its dealer price of $550 to be more than I am willing to pay. Everyone has a different point at which the value to price ratio tips, and wherever that is for me the Inkosi falls above that point. Certainly I recognize that they might not be as complete a package, but I think there are plenty of knives at a lower price point with similar materials, features, and quality to the Inkosi. That is not to say that the Inkosi, or other Chris Reeve Knives models, isn’t an extremely good knife that isn’t worth having. Rather, I do believe that every knife enthusiast should try a Chris Reeve knife at some point… if it fits into your budget. For me, that means that when I am able to find one on the secondary market at a price that works for me, I jump at the chance to have such a high quality and prestigious knife in my pocket, even if I wouldn’t buy it at the dealer price.

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Finch Knife Company Starts Strong with the Runtly

Every year I travel to Columbus Ohio to compete in the Arnold Classic (specifically in the Grappling Industries tournament). It just so happens that River’s Edge Cutlery is a quick 15 minute drive from the Arnold. So over the last few years I’ve made it a habit to visit as an extra perk to the trip. This year I was able to go check out the selection at REC with my brother, and as always it was a great experience. There are always several people there willing to show you as many knives as you like, just talk knives, and they even sharpen knives (for a very reasonable fee). I ended up purchasing a couple Mora knives for review and a Spyderco Police 4 Lightweight that I’ve been wanting since it came out. When I went to check out, they offered to loan me a Finch Knife Company Runtly for review!

Check out my video review of the Finch Runtly

I have been seeing the Finch Runtly quite a bit on social media; it seems like there’s some hype surrounding this knife and brand. I had done a pass-around on the Spyderco Native Chief for River’s Edge Cutlery, the review of which you can find at this link, so I appreciated that they wanted my opinion on this new knife.

The Long Awaited Spyderco Native Chief is Here and it’s BIG!

So, what is Finch Knife Company? It’s a knife producer that has been in the works for a while, but was officially started about a year ago according to one of the owners. The owners wanted to create a brand that felt like the old fashioned brands they most enjoyed: Hen & Rooster, Bulldog, Case. Finch Knife Company puts a modern spin on those classic knives. I think they do a great job of melding a traditional inspiration into the modern construction and design of their first knife design, the Runtly.

Finch Runtly with packaging

The Runtly is the first product to hit the market from Finch Knife Company. It is a small liner lock flipper. The first thing that struck me was the interesting design. It has a blade shape that is something like an enlarged, or heightened, mix between a sheepfoot and coping blade. This wide blade is fit into a particularly slim handle, that tapers from the pivot end to the butt end. This unusual design is based in the knife’s inspiration; vintage Heddon River Runt Spook fishing lures. As strange as it may seem, I can actually see the resemblance when they’re put side by side as in the picture below. The Runtly is even being offered in color options similar to those of the lures! Apparently the owner thought to design a knife based on these lures because with a young family he doesn’t have as many opportunities as he would like to get out and fish, so the Runtly was designed as something he can carry daily to remind him of days on the water. I really appreciate that Finch Knife Company is bringing knives to market with such unique inspiration. I think it’s a good thing to have something new and unexpected available like the Runtly.

Picture from Finch Knife Company

The Runtly is a well made little knife. River’s Edge Cutlery told me that the Runtly is made by Bestech Knives in China, which is not mentioned on the knife or packaging. Some people have an aversion to Chinese made knives, but the fact is that China is making a lot of really high quality knives these days. It flips so well, due to a crisp detent, that someone who I showed it to thought it was assisted. I believe it is a ball bearing pivot. It also came with good centering and solid lockup. The grind seems even and well ground. Overall it’s just a solid little knife with great action!

As for the design, I think it’s apparent that a lot of thought went into this knife. One thing I really appreciate is the rounded back end of the handle above the flipper tab. This simple little design element makes the knife much easier and more comfortable to flip (it’s a light switch style flipper). I also really like the simple sculpted titanium (I believe) clip, although I mostly carried it unclipped in my watch/coin pocket. They did think to add a slight cutout to help access and unlock the liner lock, but at least for people with big thumbs like mine I think it could have been made a little bigger without the aesthetic suffering. The blade has a nice two toned finish that accentuates the well executed grind. It also has a nail nick on both sides of the blade. I recognized that the nail nick was not necessary, as (aside from the availability of the flipper) the blade can easily be opened with a pinch grip. The owner said that the nail nick was added because he showed it to his father, who has a collection of only traditional knives, who tried to open it with two hands. Thus, the nail nick was added, and I think it’s an interesting addition that gives the knife another slight nod to the vintage and traditional aesthetic. My first thought, before asking the owner about the addition of the nail nick, was that it was intended to look like the eye on the fishing lures that inspired the knife. The handle has an inlayed shield, which I think is another nod to traditional knives. I didn’t realize it till seeing a post on social media, but the shield is actually glow in the dark. If you’ve read my reviews of Case knives you know I much prefer a pinned shield, but being that this is a modern knife and the shield is not metal (and therefore is unable to be pinned) I’ll give it a pass. I actually like the look of the shield from a purely aesthetic standpoint. Lastly, the blade is not “billboarded” with excessive branding. The front side says “Finch” in a font I like, and the back says “N690” and “Runtly”. The blade is 2.25″, which is a size I appreciate because it’s big enough to be used for things like breaking down cardboard and opening boxes but small enough to be legal almost anywhere (that a one hand open locking knife is legal). Overall, the Runtly is a small knife with an interesting aesthetic inspiration that I have come to appreciate in my short time carrying and using the knife.

Avery carrying the Runtly

I think the Runtly will be a hit, and I’m looking forward to what Finch Knife Company brings to market in the future. Right now they have two other models planned: the Tikuna and the Model 1929. Honestly, both these designs appeal to me and I hope to get to review them. I get the feeling that the owners of Finch Knife Company have a lot of passion for what they’re doing, and I think they’ll find success in the knife community. You can purchase your Finch Runtly at River’s Edge Cutlery at this link, and don’t forget to tell them Knife Thoughts sent you!

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The Police PIG (Pride Integrity Guts) Edition is a Fascinating Piece of Spyderco History

Recently, I found two surprisingly interesting and rare vintage Spyderco knives at a gun show. I am excited about these knives and the history they represent so I’ll be posting shorter than normal articles on both of them, starting with this unique edition of the classic Spyderco Police.

Just look at that classic Spyderco Police design that has made it one of the longest produced modern knives on the market.

Normally I don’t have much luck at gun shows, flea markets, and the likes. It seems that with eBay a click away, if someone an inkling of what a knife is they can look it up and find the highest price a niche collector was willing to pay for something at least similar… then price it right at that top dollar. At the same time that eBay can be a great market research tool for the collector, it can also mislead the non-collector.

In this instance, I was told that a detective was moving to California and couldn’t take his guns, knives, and ammunition with him. In a way that is sad, but it was an estate sale and the owner himself wasn’t actually there to tell me about his knives.

I noticed this knife first, because I have always been a fan of the stainless handled Spyderco Police. In fact, my uncle carrying one of these when I was young is one of the factors that got me interested in knives in the first place. It’s just such a classic design; the long slender blade, the sleek stainless steel handle, and the meant for business shape.

However, when I picked it up I knew right away it was something special. I’d heard of the “PIG” model only once or twice in my many wanderings of the Spyderco forums and Spyderco section on BladeForums, but it caught my eye right away. The blade has a factory, not aftermarket, engraving that reads:

Pride

Integrity

Guts

Being that the engraving is found on the Police model, it’s an easy connection to realize that this is an acronym for “PIG”. Apparently, this derogatory moniker for law enforcement officials has been turned on its head and made positive through this acronym. Being that Spyderco makes many models intended for first responder use and gives law enforcement and other first responders a significant discount, it’s no surprise that Sal (the founder and owner of Spyderco) decided to make a knife showing their support for police officers.

This interesting edition of the Police provides a great example of Spyderco’s willingness to make unique and quirky knives. It’s one of the characteristics of Spyderco that I most enjoy, and a large part of why I picked up this knife.

Another reason this knife is interesting and worth owning is because it is both old and rare. According to the Spyderco Wiki, this knife was produced between 1984 and 1986, and was one of the very first Police models released if not the very first. Also, it was made in relatively low numbers compared to today’s Spyderco run totals at 2400 made (with 80% being right handed, as mine is). All of this makes for an exceptionally old and rare knife.

Finally, it has aged well for being an almost 40 year old knife. It has what seems to be the factory edge, except for a blunted tip. The handle has scuffs as all stainless handles Spydercos do, but it doesn’t have any major gouges. The lockup is extremely solid, and opening and closing with one hand is easy and smooth. It’s just a great example of the fact that Spyderco has been making really good knives for a long time.

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Overall, I’m very happy to have found this piece of knife history in the Spydeco Police PIG edition. It’s an old, well made, and fun knife that’s made for use by people who rely on their knives for their lives. I hope you’ve enjoyed getting to check out the Spyderco Police PIG knife!

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