Civivi Crit: The Swiss Army knife killer??

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Okay back in business folks. Let’s try to keep the chatter strictly to the knives and their pros/cons please. Thanks!
 
EngrSorenson said:
Yeah, It'd take more than what Civivi is offering to dethrone Victorinox.
If my Tourist can't do it, I'm heading for my tool box anyway.
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Well keep in mind it’s just their first entry into the multi tool world as far as I know. It’s interesting that they decided to enter that space and it’s a solid first example… even if my thread title is a little click-baity. For me, it is better than a SAK.
 
So I’ve been using the strap cutter for just about everything… opening bags, letters, boxes, cutting plastic ties.. and this hook is impressive. Something I don’t think the SAK has. The only problem is, it’ll probably be a PITA to sharpen!

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DocJD said:
If you could find the right size file or wrap a dowel with sandpaper , should be pretty easy .

It's basically just one big solitary serration . ;)
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I could probably get one of those cheap ceramic pocket sharpeners, those ones that look like a thin little rod that comes to a point.
 
Pmurt Dlanod said:
So I’ve been using the strap cutter for just about everything… opening bags, letters, boxes, cutting plastic ties.. and this hook is impressive. Something I don’t think the SAK has. The only problem is, it’ll probably be a PITA to sharpen!

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It shouldn't be too difficult if you know how to sharpen with a small ceramic rod.

It's a nice enough looking knife, I guess, but I prefer a little hawkbill for all that stuff.

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Lay the back flat on a stone to sharpen it.

Honestly I don’t see how SAK’s survived the Leatherman multitool. They are so obsolete it’s ridiculous but people love them. Victorinox is King of the hill I doubt they are worried about being knocked off the mountain.

The only SAK I have a use for is the classic. It’s the perfect compliment to a big knife.
 
eveled said:
Lay the back flat on a stone to sharpen it.

Honestly I don’t see how SAK’s survived the Leatherman multitool. They are so obsolete it’s ridiculous but people love them. Victorinox is King of the hill I doubt they are worried about being knocked off the mountain.

The only SAK I have a use for is the classic. It’s the perfect compliment to a big knife.
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I see SAK has made some unsuccessful attempts at making straight up knives, like that god awful aluminum lockback hunting knife. I bought that thing and returned it the same day it was so terrible.

In any case, other makers are going to make attempts to invade their space.. but I don’t see SAK being all that successful entering theirs.
 
Pmurt Dlanod said:
So I’ve been using the strap cutter for just about everything… opening bags, letters, boxes, cutting plastic ties.. and this hook is impressive. Something I don’t think the SAK has. The only problem is, it’ll probably be a PITA to sharpen!

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Orange peeler/blister pack opener on the Mini Champ.

The only time it isn’t on my keys is when flying.

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eveled said:
Lay the back flat on a stone to sharpen it.

Honestly I don’t see how SAK’s survived the Leatherman multitool. They are so obsolete it’s ridiculous but people love them. Victorinox is King of the hill I doubt they are worried about being knocked off the mountain.

The only SAK I have a use for is the classic. It’s the perfect compliment to a big knife.
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Weight and comfort may not be worth the tradeoff to many for a pair of pliers, especially when something like a separate small Knipex is lighter and stronger.

Pmurt Dlanod said:
I see SAK has made some unsuccessful attempts at making straight up knives, like that god awful aluminum lockback hunting knife. I bought that thing and returned it the same day it was so terrible.

In any case, other makers are going to make attempts to invade their space.. but I don’t see SAK being all that successful entering theirs.
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I think Victorinox/Forschner has been pretty successful at making “straight up knives”.
 
That looks like a nice usable multitool. Civivi puts out a good product at a decent price point with a pretty good rep. SAK has years of brand loyalty for good reason. Sears was around forever until Target came along so there's always potential to be dethroned.

I still like my Leatherman Crunch.
 
P.C.E. said:
That looks like a nice usable multitool. Civivi puts out a good product at a decent price point with a pretty good rep. SAK has years of brand loyalty for good reason. Sears was around forever until Target came along so there's always potential to be dethroned.

I still like my Leatherman Crunch.
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The crunch is excellent. Yes the way I see it is Civivi is experimenting with some different things. I think I saw some sort of tactical tweezers recently. You just know the CIVIVI r&d department is having a blast these days.
 
eveled said:
Honestly I don’t see how SAK’s survived the Leatherman multitool.
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I carried a Leatherman for years, and they're a fine product.
It's hard to beat a simple scout knife, however, and particularly when you can pick one to suit your needs.
Victorinox has mastered the "dime-a-dozen, light weight, well built and reliable beater" category.

When my son was less than a year old I was shopping for his first knife.
As many knives as I'd considered at so many price ranges, I had to go with a simple Tinker.
It's just a no-brainer.
 
EngrSorenson said:
I carried a Leatherman for years, and they're a fine product.
It's hard to beat a simple scout knife, however, and particularly when you can pick one to suit your needs.
Victorinox has mastered the "dime-a-dozen, light weight, well built and reliable beater" category.

When my son was less than a year old I was shopping for his first knife.
As many knives as I'd considered at so many price ranges, I had to go with a simple Tinker.
It's just a no-brainer.
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I’m sorry, but you gave a pocket knife to a kid less than a year old? Never mind, don’t answer that.

In any case, I think this thread has run its course and it seems some of the more adversarial types are arriving now that the signal flare has gone up elsewhere. I may open up more in-depth discussion about this knife on the CIVIVI section after more time with it.

Thanks to those that participated with an open mind and an objective understanding. :thumbsup:
 
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