I got a mini grip and didn't like the scales, got a nice ones, since I placed the order for them, I keep thinking about how to get it done, the right way, this help, thank you, it's really necessary to heat up the screws to loose them? Anybody?

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The only thing that worries me is the recurve of the blade

It is illegal in the UK as you can open it with one hand, locking knives are also banned. Love the knife though and would love to own one.

I want a dragonfly with the serrated sheepsfoot. 😢

Use a $20 map gas canister and a $10 tip (both purchased from Ace, Lowes, Home Depot) next time. You could get to purple and beyond within seconds. This took dreadfully long because your torch burns at a SUPER low temp.

I have a ton of old vintage Benchmades from the late 90s and early 2000s. I was lucky enough to find a pawn shop that, for whatever reason, got pre-production run models in routinely. It was really cool to pick them up and compare them to the regular release months later. Sentinels, Dark Stars, a few butterflies, McHenry and Williams, and CQC7's. Someday, I should do a KZbin video on them because I still have a case of them.

Back in the day I had a full-size Darkstar, pre-production run but it vanished about a decade ago. I have since replaced it but not for the original $100 I spent two decades+ ago. The Sentinel is by far my favorite all time knife and about a year ago finally got a second one NIB and passed on my original to my dad.

Woww I wish I had run across this alot earlier. I recently lost my HK14715 recently and was appalled at what they are selling for now on Ebay. I seen one go for about 400, the highest I've seen so far.

Great video. Thanks.

The liner lock looks like 30%.

The more I see the Penguin the more I like it. ~ I'm thinking red scales and satin finish. 😎👍

I Love counterfeits. They are so good, way better than the price point. I got 4 Osborne. They are a reflection of the original company policies of overpricing their products. Screw them.

Def. love the front-flipper mod!

I have one just like that and i was wondering what it was

Pattern not model and they're covers not scales on traditional knives. I know I'm 5 years late but just an FYI for everyone.

Dam hes had it for about 11 years now

Dam, That’s a deal breaker for me. I don’t want my knife that cost hundreds of dollars to immediately show wear. Otherwise I really like it.

the blue doal on the left side of the torch (pointed away from you) is the lock. while the button is held dow push the dial right

Where do you get scales that don't cost a small fortune?

I've had mine for over 6 years. It's a good EDC light duty tool.

I've bought myself a Civivi 🤣🤣🤔🙄🙄

It’s a $15 knife!

pivot end goes down into a slip. that is slip joint 101. Seems like you have spent to much time around Spyderschlock and not enough around good companies. LOL !!!

If Benchmade had made this knife with a closed length of 4-4.25 in. it’d still be selling.

Its chinese saturn d2 they cut corners thats why the puddle effect, mine doesnt have it, but i bought this knife and im satisfied with it, i got the red, grey and black carbon fibre scales. Love those denim scales though too

The price is because it'll be worth twice that in a decade. I have a rare Microtech that employees of Microtech hadn't saw one. This is the only know version. Anyways ...it was $1000 7/2021 and today it's worth $1500

I bought them both. Liked Method better.

Great review! I will say that the black coating’s main purpose isn’t for corrosion resistance. You can see plenty of pictures online of coated Spyderco tool steals that have orange rust all over them. The coating helps a small percentage with rust but is not rust proof the way a cladding is.

Bought the partially serrated version in '14. I needed a utilitarian edc with a flat and Phillips driver that also met the blade size restrictions where I work. I think I paid too much for it but that's water past the dam now. Also thinking back, it appears to have been marketed to urbanites who don't usually carry a blade and think anything over 2 inches is "BIG" Carried it everyday for over 6 years, then It vanished somewhere in the house and haven't seen it since. I had a few small issues keeping it to personal sharpness requirements, (able to cut 1/2 " reinforced automotive water hose in one pass) then found that a diamond sharpening rod did the trick better than anything else. The two screwdrivers 🪛 got some use on small tasks but I found that the Phillips was the hardest to use due to its angle of deployment. The lockup was really good but the pocket clip was easily sprung out of shape. Apparently gerber no longer makes these, as I've been trying to find a replacement and haven't had much luck. So to replace it I picked up a Ruike M51 and so far am happy with it. Far easier to sharpen and holds an edge longer.

Can you throw some Skiff's in these? Its a definite buy for me if thats possible!

I have two. The only problems are the size (a bit too large) and small cutout which makes it a bit difficult to open.

I don't like the fact that the blade isn't centered when seated in the closed position. I don't like to see any play in the blade ~ side to side or up and down. The blade centering can probably be achieved by taking it apart and adjusting it but the knife owner shouldn't have to do that but all and all the Elementum looks like a pretty good knife for the price. Thank you for the review. 😎👍

I have some knives that are pretty cool but I would like to get a few more in my collection, the Civivi Elementum, the Kershaw Blur, and a high quality Bushcraft knife, the Gerber Strongarm; after that I should probably slow down and not become excessive compulsive. 😂

I've got my eyes on that wooden handle one. Sporty outdoors and classy at the same time. I'm seriously considering getting my Dad one for his birthday.

I don't own one but the Civivi Elementum looks like a very good EDC, It's a decent size for EDC - Not overbearing. It's light weight and classy looking and a good carry for people wearing blue jeans and dress slacks. 👍

It's just cheap , mass produced junk. All marketing and branding

recently got one. No longer GOBLIN on the blade and the pivot screw is now T8.

*OH FFS why don't you just have all your fingernails surgically removed?*

Just to confirm you can indeed anodize steel scales? But it will only turn bronze is that correct? Or will the steel also turn to purple and blue?

How do you polish the scales exactly?

I would get yhe cullpeper if it locked. I still have this old $7 ozark trail grandpa knife for 7 years, they dont make it anymore and it still holds up unbelievably

This is like a high end guy doing a review on a knife from a gas station 😆 bra its a 17 dollar knife 🔪 cut it some slack 😊

Have you tried too actually break the handle..... Bet its alot tougher than u think

I like having a serrated beater knife. I bought the folder. I like it.

7Cr China

I’m kinda annoyed that I just paid 60$ for this at big 5 only to find out it’s a 40$ knife … that said this thing is sharp af …I sliced the living shit outta my finger with this

I got the aluminum handle D2 steel one for 7 bucks. Im happy.😊

Old vid, but I was given a Paraframe for Christmas and the lock fails pretty regularly. And the tension isn't adjustable.

Such a sleek design