Intro.
How about this pink gem. It’s one of the new arrivals on the market. It’s a pretty small knife but one that might suit the ladies with scales in a sort of bright pink color…. Yes, I know just because it’s pink it’s not only for the ladies :0) Anyway, here are the specs on it.
- Overall Length: 7.19″
- Blade Length: 2.98″
- Cutting Edge: 2.68″
- Blade Width: 1.24″
- Blade Material: Sandvik 14C28N
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Flat Satin
- Handle Length: 4.21″
- Handle Width: 1.00″
- Handle Thickness: 0.43″
- Handle Material: Pink Aluminum
- Weight: 2.82 oz.
- Pocket Clip: Tip-Up
- Opener: Thumb Stud
- Pivot Type: Bearings
- Lock Type: Spring Button Lock
- Brand: CIVIVI
- Model: Qubit
- Country of Origin: China
As you van see it’s a ‘Button Lock’. I have never owned a button lock knife but by some accounts they are a very safe locking mechanism. Generally speaking they won’t close on you whilst in use. This is why I like ‘Lockback’ knives, I’ve never known onme tyo close on me. I can’t say the same for a liner or frame lock knife!
It has a just over a 2.5 inch cutting edge and the whole thing is a little over 7 inches when fully open and just over 4 inches fully closed. For me this knife is perfect for those moments when you want to take a small reliable blade with you. It has a nice chunky 1.25 inch wide blade which looks great. As such itg’s capable of completing a more than just opening boxes! Being a putrid pink color you won’t lose it. The handle is nicely shaped, it’s very comfortable they say!
We can class this CIVIVI Qubit as a budget friendly knife that comes from the sister company of WE Knife Co. I know WE Knife Co make verey nice knives with a reliable quality. So you can expect a bit of quality with this one.
The blade mnaterial is 14C28N. Made by Sandvik and specially for knife blades. Kershaw have used it, Ontario kitchen cutlery use it, Italian compay called Nilte use it, and now some Chinese manufacturers use it. For those interested it has Carbon, Chromium, Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulfur & Silicon. The elements are balanced in percentages to produce a fine grain. It takes and edge very well and capable of around 62HRC if properly heat treated. I’d say that’s awesome!
Blade deploys via a thumb stud and button. With a ball bearing pivot it’s opening is as smooth as a White Russian Vodka. Female or not anyone will enjoy this little knife. Actually don’t fret, it comes in Purple, Red, Green, Blue, Black & of course Pink.
So why not get one for yourself, order yours today.
As always, happy camping :0)