CJRB Pyrite VS Civivi Elementum Button Lock!

[@SpaceDave3000]

Love that you came back for a follow up on this knife, I got one about a month ago and love it. I know exactly what you mean about feeling the bearings roll, it's an oddly specific sensation, but it does even out fairly quickly with a drop of oil.

[@sadisticD]

Subscribing for the wear and tear on the blades alone. Sick of knife reviews with knives that have clearly not been used. Thanks to your review and the price points I got both 😅

[@ToRo909r]

I got the Civivi Elementum 2, love it and it’s a flipper button lock.

[@jeffreycaban5107]

Nice breakdown of both knives. After placing my order on 1/19/23 for my KnifeCenter Exclusive Pyrite I just got word today (02/28/23) that it shipped. Can't wait to carry it and see if it fits in my rotation. Keep up the Great work.

[@averageknifeguy83]

Thanks for watching! And I hope you enjoy it.

[@emanohtolify]

I bought an original Elementum on a whim. Drawn to the look and size for EDC. I instantly fell in love with the fit, finish and action. The button lock version came out and it perked my interest but the larger size and the missing bolster, flip tab made me pause. I did want to try a button lock so I picked up a pyrite. I agree with your assessment of both. The action on the Elementum is much better, but I did find I like a button lock, especially for closing vs the spring lock. I'm still breaking in the pyrite, its slower. I'm still partial to the Civivi, but will carry both. I will probably pick up an original Elementum with a button lock.

[@durango8882]

I have the Civivi Elementum in blue. I just got it last night lol I felt like the only guy who didn’t own one. Lol I buy excellent budget knives under $60 and am shocked at how good some of these knives from China are. Ganzo are incredible knives and Civivi. I carry the RAT 1 as my EDC tank knife, I’ve beat it and it still works. I have a few RR pocket knives, cheap but look good and work!! I have 5 Buck a couple Kershaw, CRKT all inexpensive but extremely well made for my liking and budget. Anyway keep up the good videos because I will watch 👍🏻✌🏻

[@averageknifeguy83]

Yes! Budget knives are extremely nice these days. It seems they are releasing cool knives everyday. Sometimes it’s really hard to choose. My collecting habits have changed significantly since I started my obsession with knives and I have moved most of my budget knives on to other people, however, I have kept my Elementums and some Kizers.

[@normcote270]

Best review I've seen to date!!! Incredible detail AND from a REAL knife guy!! My friend,......RUN with this and don't quit whatever you do!! I bought the Pyrite cuz you answered ALL the toughest issues no one else even came close to IMHO!! Bought the Pyrite,......AND I scribed as well,... KUDO'S on a AWESOME review!!!

[@reallife3338]

I have all 3 sizes of the pyrite and I LOVE THEM!!!

[@KG-tm1fe]

I have the Knife Center exclusive and a black g10 one and love them both. You can help the “detent” by stretching the spring under the button just a little. That might help the rattle also. The rattle may also be the open position blade stop pin. Sometimes the holes in the scales are just a little too deep which gives the pin a little room to move. You can put something small in one end of the pin hole or put some lube in the hole which has helped a couple of my knives. Also looks like you have a good Marvel collection going.

[@croatialives]

The pyrite titanium from white moutsin knives has both side drilled for clips

[@itsNoLo]

Hey man, Do not stop creating this content. Very informative.. and holy hell.. I don't think I saw a single cut with great flow... haha not easily done. Take care brother.

[@averageknifeguy83]

Thank you very much for the kind comments!! And thank you for watching!

[@durango8882]

I agree, he’s a good guy and down to earth presentation 👍🏻

[@normcote270]

I told him the same thing,...Dude knows his stuff!!

[@normcote270]

​@@averageknifeguy83 Your show is stone AWESOME Brother!!!

[@croatialives]

I own multiples of both knives along with the kizer cormorant ,my pyrite has no rattle whatsoever ,I think you will find if you stretch the spring it gives you a much better detent as for the rattle I think you need to find what's moving and it won't take much to fix the grittiness disappears once the bearing cut a track along the grooves that they run on then it becomes glassy smooth both my pyrites are considerably smoother than my elementums hope your pyrite gets smoother the more you use it

[@G-Man01]

i have both but hands down the pyrite is the best button lock on the market in my opinion (2023). I find the ratio / size of the knife and thumb action is perfect, coupled with a classic blade and handle shape. id say the only thing that is just as satisfying to me is probably the vosteed valkyrie. I do NOT think civivi's button locks are as great as the competition and that is because they have an indent in the button (as opposed to a rounded button like on, say, kizers) that forces you to have to push your thumb in a little harder than is necessary. It makes pushing the button more of a chore when it should be fun. Having said that, i've swapped the spring from a civivi chevalier with that on the kizer original, which improved the kizer's feeling considerably.

[@SimonRiley115]

I had the all black one and it got detent lash within a week, love the size and shape just wish it was a frame lock. Recently upgraded to the Buck Onset and absolutely love it so far👍

[@jimclip2012]

That Pyrite Titanium is like $73, Knife Center exclusive. Not $50 like normal Pyrites. But good review.

[@michaelniedorf8046]

I have the crjb in steel and a green elementum button lock like them both I’ll probably get the elementum button lock 2

[@enriquescott2983]

After waiting for 6 weeks and they still didn't have a set date for shipping six weeks that's crazy cancel my order and ordered another a Kaizer instead.

[@SimonRiley115]

How does the titanium bolsters attach to the liners? Thanks

[@SpaceDave3000]

The pivot and button assembly.

[@SimonRiley115]

@@SpaceDave3000 oh ok thanks

[@ibpositivemostly7437]

Cool video thanks. I’ll gave you a sub.

[@AnthonySConte]

Enjoy the Chinese chit. I will stay with true USA made knives. Sorry, just an opinion.

[@thedorkroom2898]

civivi has great knives at the price and so does cjrb great prices i have the civivi elementum 2 button lock i love it i also have some benchmade and spyderco knives but these last two are overpriced