I sold my Leek and wanted something smaller and lighter to replace it. I am a fan of small knives, especially automatics but living in CA <2" autos are not always ideal and sometimes you need a little more blade. I got a grey CIVIVI Odium delivered today. This one cost $52.70 at Amazon. This is my first CIVIVI and my first non-assisted flipper. This particular model is designed by Ferrum Forge and produced by CIVIVI in China. The presentation is very nice and includes a padded zippered reusable pouch for storage. Reminds me of a little pistol rug, but for knives. The blade is 2.65" D2 drop point with a 3.54" handle and weighs 2.5oz. The blade has a nice stonewash finish and arrived very sharp, centered, and with a perfect edge. In fact the grind on this is better than knives I bought which cost double. The action is smooth, maybe a little tight. After applying oil I was able to flip it, thumb it, and with some practice spidey-flick it open. The blade locks up tight with a liner lock and has zero play. The handle material is G-10 with steel liners. This model also comes in a few other colors: black, blue, and orange as well as a black coated blade option. The handles themselves have discreet scaling that along with the jimping on the back of the blade provide a adequate grip. I'm not a big fan of plastic handles, but these are fine and are fitted nicely. The pocket clip is deep carry and is the same black color on all models. The clip is VERY strong, so strong that I hope it loosens up over time. The knife is fairly small and rides nicely in the pocket, taking up little real estate. I'm still getting used to it and will have to test drive it for awhile before making up my mind, but overall my initial impressions are positive.
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