Recommendation? ferrum mini-archbishop or the upcoming civivi odium? or other?

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I've got the desire for a smaller flipper knife, and ferrum forge has their mini-archbishop on sale for $60+tax http://www.ferrumforge.com/store/p267/miniarchbishop.html

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the upcoming civivi odium. https://www.bladehq.com/cat--Odium--3846
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dimensions appear to be very similar, with the odium being slightly shorter and thicker.

notable differences appear to be ferrum is 9cr18mov with slab scales, civivi D2 with contoured scales. Civivi will probably be about $55-60. Ferrum is available NOW.

where would you spend your money? Is there another flipper of similar size with a forward finger choil offering a 4 finger grip for under $100 that I should be looking at?
 
Go to blade HQ and under filters find flipper as opening mechanism and price under $100. Theres 1300+ results with those 2 filters on. Just scrolling down a little and the Civivi Asticus with Damascus and carbon fiber caught my eye.
 
steelhead seeker said:
Go to blade HQ and under filters find flipper as opening mechanism and price under $100. Theres 1300+ results with those 2 filters on. Just scrolling down a little and the Civivi Asticus with Damascus and carbon fiber caught my eye.
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But the asticus is like 8.5" long. Not a small knife.
 
well, I've got a few d2 blades and in humid east texas, I have a little problem with rusting, and I'm impatient, so I sprung for the tan mini-archbishop. If it's too small I'll dye the scales purple or something and give it to my wife. But I'm hoping it will be fine. Summer is here, and a little lightweight blade isn't a bad thing. Smallest things I have right now are a zt0450cf and an elmax leek. They sure are nice to carry in lightweight clothing. (though the leek pocket clip is pretty bad. I just cannot bring myself to spend $27 on a clip for a $60 knife)
 
Ferrum for mini-archbishop: It took 9 days to come in, (including memorial day) and.........it's ok. It's just a tiny bit smaller than I expected. I rather like the stonewashed blade, and it feels pretty good in the hand, though I wish the handle was a little taller. flicks out nicely, but the detent is firmer than I typically have mine set at, and pushing a small, stiff lockbar over wears on the thumb. The pocket clip was too stiff initially, but a little bending took some of the pressure off. The clip ramp is still a little short, and it hangs up on my cargo pants pocket. And it could really use a smooth spot on the g10 right under the clip contact point. The handle feels just like a kershaw chill; thin, textured g10, easy to carry. In fact, this feels like what kershaw should be selling for $40-50. At $80 this knife is way overpriced. At $60, it's still overpriced, but not by a whole lot. I can think of several knives at $60 I would recommend over this, unless somebody really wanted a small, 4 finger knife.
All in all, I'll keep it, at least for a while, because it really does disappear in a pocket, but it is not very fidgety, and I question the price/value point.
 
I'm a bit late to the party, but I have a mini Archbishop.
I'm also looking for a tiny knife.
I have small hands, and the way I cram my grip allows a full 4 finger grip on most small knife handles.
I like it, but the handle is not tall enough, and the blade is not short enough.
The Odium appears to be better in the tallness aspect, and is a bit shorter.
I was also looking at the mini Begleiter.
The choil on the mini Archbishop is both good and bad.
It gives a better grip, and makes the blade seem smaller, but maybe a shorter blade with no choil and taller grip would even out the overall smallness and usefulness.
The Boker Strike Mini is a good example of small knife dimensions.
Anyways, that's my 2 cents.
 
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