Elementum, Little Fiend, or App Drifter - Experiences?

[TripleB67]

In looking for an EDC flipper, in the 2.5" to 3" length, from a brand I've never tried before, I've narrowed it down to these three from Civivi: Elementum, Little Fiend, or Appalachian Drifter Slipjoint.

For anyone who has used any of these three knives, I'd love to hear your thoughts!

As said, it will be my EDC...I don't do a lot of breaking down of boxes or a huge amount of cutting, it will mainly be used for simple everyday tasks in place of my fingernails (which I have the horrible habit of keeping bitten off).

Thank you!

TripleB67

 

[Michal158]

I have the rustic gent, which is AD's brother and it's great. Litttle bit on the small side, but i like it a lot. Nice fit and finish, perfect slicy blade, thin behind the edge.

 

[flash900]

I ordered the Little Fiend because it's basically a Civivi version of the wonderful and now apparently discontinued WE Rectifier.
I got the Elementum because it is an even less-expensive (and some would say, even better) version of the popular Drop Ferrum Forge Gent.
I cancelled my order for the Appalachian Drifter Slipjoint after watching a YT reviewer complain about how easy it was for the blade to drop.
For the price, I think you'd be more than happy with either the Fiend or Elementum, if you can find them.
I hope this helps.

 

[TripleB67]

I cancelled my order for the Appalachian Drifter Slipjoint after watching a YT reviewer complain about how easy it was for the blade to drop.
For the price, I think you'd be more than happy with either the Fiend or Elementum, if you can find them.
I hope this helps.

I think I was partially drawn to the Appalachian because I don't own a slipjoint so it's very different from my other knives I EDC. Also drawn to it because if the beauty of the handles and damascus blades together...and the fact I got my degree from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC LOL. But yea, the lack of a locking blade is somewhat concerning.

Thanks for the input on the Fiend and Elementum.

TripleB67