Epic Blade Battle: Civivi Qubit Takes on WE Knives in a Showdown!

TESTING A BUDGET KNIFE VS A PREMIUM KNIFE THE CIVIVI AND WE KNIFE QUBIT, ONE IN 20CV AND THE OTHER IN 14C28N STEEL, IN THIS VIDEO IM DOING AN EDGE RETENTION TEST BETWEEN 14C28N VS CPM20CV STEEL TEST. TESTING THE HANDLE FINISH DURABILITY AND MORE. THIS IS A FULL TEST TO SEE WHAT THE DIFFERENCES ARE BETWEEN A BUDGET KNIFE AND A PREMIUM KNIFE.
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[@Big_Ginger_edc]

I really like this idea of a showdown between budget and premium knife models. Keep em coming!

[@Barney_Greenway]

Love the microscope and standardized cut tests, some real broscience going on here 🤙

[@GC_4]

Looking forward to more of this series👍🏻👍🏻

[@Aceonknives]

This was a fantastic video!!!

[@MichalBreslau]

Man, Tony Marfione is going to sue you. You have discovered his distressed finish technique. 😂

[@LonnieHutchinson90]

This was a great video you should do some more like this!

[@RellyMedia]

Civivi easily

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Jared, I have one comment, it’s constructive, but it’s not criticism! I think that you are genius without realising it! The fact that you blade didn’t touch the cutting board on many cuts actually eliminates dulling the edge on wood, making it a much more accurate test. If you’re interested in the opinion of a geezer that has been testing military equipment for a living for the past 12 years, yours is a better test.Well done!

[@NeevesKnives]

that is a great point thank you, i need to figure out how to doit without taking away the feet it can add up to, i know i can pick it up and just let the blade follow though with the card board off of the surface, the problem is that its difficult for me to get small straight cuts over and over i wind up using way more cardboard because i cant do as many cuts with one piece that way.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@NeevesKnives what if you placed a strip of foam exactly 1 inch wide, that would stop the blade before your knuckles hit the board? Just an idea this way for each cut you losing one inch which you can add up in the end and subtract the exact number of inches or feet.

[@jamesreese7111]

@@NeevesKnivesYou could just use 13" cardboard and don't cut all the way through then clean up would also be easier as well.

[@EDCandLace]

With my cardboard cut tests, I cut the cardboard 15 inches, I make a 90 degree fold at 12 inches. I cut until the fold hits/stops the belly of the knife so the cuts stay together and I can count them along with the 1.5 inch cutting edge section that's being tested never touches anything except the cut. Works great, each cuts 1 foot so it's quick to count and the part of the cutting edge that's being tested never touches anything except the cut.

[@NeevesKnives]

@EDCandLace that's so funny you said that because I was thinking I could try and find something over 12 make a line then cut to line, however I would hate to mark 300 pieces

[@mephistowwww8816]

As someone who can't see or handle a knife before buying (ahem..) I rely a whole lot on reviewers like yourself to make informed decisions when buying knives. As you know its an expensive hobby (literally double as expensive where I am!) This type of video is so massively helpful man. Thank you, genuinely. Love the channel, keep it up

[@edc4fun]

Shooting dice with pocket knives 😂

[@michaelsawyer519]

This is how you film a knife review. Alot of ppl do good ergo reviews and cut tests, but the abuse + sharpening is clutch 👌

[@rickwestfall4714]

Jared - Hands down, the best video you’ve made. I’ve watched for a year or so. I judge KZbin expertise based on you. You know your shit and you’re all in. Thanks man.

[@wildcat59kfx700]

I watch all your videos, and this was probably my favorite one. You’re the best when it comes to knife gurus keep doing your thing brother

[@NeevesKnives]

thank you

[@anstef1485]

Nice comparison but calling the Civivi "budget" is somewhat of a misnomer. The Civivi is quite far from budget, at $78. This is no cheap knockoff as WE and Civivi are the same company, just made from less expensive materials but still top quality.... and given the Civivi is probably 3x less expensive than the WE knife, the results are fantastic for the Civivi.

[@TheIronspike1982]

Love this format: same size, similar shape, overall check, edge retention. Please go ahead on that, good job.

[@SpankyK]

I want to see one with the stropping added in. A with the strop and without edge retention test. That would be cool.

[@SOMNIOHM]

*_Supreme content right here! Great stuff Jerad!_*

[@michaelinsc9724]

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC content, bro!!!!! Banger testing!

[@Double-Exposure]

What an epic undertaking to do this. Kudos to hard work and top notch content!!

[@solomonkane408]

Man you are the only one reviewing or comparing these two knives I have both love the we version my wife uses the civivi version I got the all silver version sweet knife and thanks for doing this for the community.

[@LonestarTaoboy]

I do not like the heat treat on that cardboard. Was it made in the USA?

[@kpj4660]

Yeah, cool knives and good video! But IRON RANGERS are bad to the bone, in the best possible way!!! Keep keepin us informed!!! TY!!!

[@c-mo313]

The WE is definitely worth the extra money. It's just a much more well done knife all around. Save up and go with premium when it comes to this one.

[@JustinCase-em6ql]

I'll take the Civivi every time. I don't need any better than 14c28n or s35vn, and I don't need titanium handles over aluminum handles. If I am paying WE prices, it's going to be American made.

[@jeffrey-ye9qv]

civivi all day test all day, price point rules here

[@Mikey_Trailz]

This is such a dope video! 🔥

[@SwedishPete]

Oy boy! This is gonna be good! Great idea!

[@SwedishPete]

Yup, fantastic, thanks Jered! The scratch test did hurt my soul tho 😅

[@NeevesKnives]

mine to

[@Dynamic6000]

I wish the civivi got rid of the bottle opener. It’s like putting a ridiculous spoiler on a car that doesn’t need it.

[@lando8913]

This was really cool. I look forward to more of the series.

[@jk-mm5to]

I got the qubit in Damascus because I liked the green scales. Too bad they don't make a similar elementum.

[@jdisdetermined]

Great video. I like the longer more detailed format too. Good work J, thanks! 👍

[@argyle1812]

Loved the durability test!

[@ajpend]

Agree.

[@bhunt919]

That knife maintenance tray is sick. Who makes it?

[@hoppy2515]

I agree. Great idea and a breath of fresh air

[@MY-T-SHARP666]

Very nice video, looking forward to the next.

[@woodknack1]

I love my Civivi Qubit! I use it daily from prepping my food to cutting boxes open. love the 14c28n steel. Holds an edge a long time and really easy to strop on my jeans! Weight is great, hardly even know I have it on me. I find myself touching my pocket to see if its there! Great package for me. If i lost it id would go right out and buy another one!

[@Beastt17]

Just got my Civivi Qubit. Unless I win a lottery I don't foresee ever getting the WE version. I love the one I have and it's great to have someone else do the testing!

[@azraelsblade]

My civivi qubit suffers from lock failure.

[@NeevesKnives]

ohh no that sucks that is the first ive heard that, i wonder if stretching the spring might help

[@azraelsblade]

@@NeevesKnives I’ll have to try that.

[@ryanmicklich3912]

I've often noticed an unsharpened section on the back of the edge like you showed on these knives. Very frustrating. I'm glad to hear what causes it.

[@tizben]

Thanks for doing acoustics. I fidgit a lot and dont want a big collection of knives. Acoustics is one of my criteria for a knife i will buy

[@NeevesKnives]

you should tell that to one of the guys in the comment section he thought that was ridiculous lol

[@tizben]

@@NeevesKnives dude, I definitely will. What an idiot that doesn't appreciate the nicer aspects of a knife

[@tizben]

@@NeevesKnives that dude is an idiot 😂

[@priority2]

Excellent video Jared! Very, very informative. Love my Cubit and all of my Civivi and WE knives

[@kraftzion]

Best knife comparison I have ever seen! The thickness behind the edge data is overlooked a lot of times. 1 thing I think you didn't mention is that Civivi states an hrc of 57-59. I won't buy a knife in 20cv/m390. Dr Larrin Thomas states it is a poorly designed steel then explains why in a way that I understand. His body of work has taught me most of what I know about blade steels. And he designed magnacut. So if they want my premium(stainless)knife dollar the knife will be in magnacut not 20cv. The Civivi is on the menu though, me second favorite budget steel right behind aebl.

[@NeevesKnives]

yeah the only issue is that they are having a hard time getting the magnacut atm, in the future im sure they will be using it

[@jasonshytle7690]

Sorry I'm late. I went with the We version because of the slightly longer blade and I love titanium. But it was nice to see a comparison. I'm glad I didn't waste my money. Thanks for the great content man. You're by far my favorite knife reviewer

[@Creelyblades]

14c28n is one of the best ingot (non-particle metallurgy) steels available. So much better than 8crmov or 420hc. Kershaw made most of their USA knives in this steel not that long ago.

[@DullPoints]

I've been waiting for a head-to-head like this for a long time. Great work, Jared!

[@toddcarr.]

Great vid comparing the two knives and a fun new style of doing them comparing not only the edge testing but other factors as well. Both are solid knives at their price points for whatever your budget is. The We is definatly better overall in your testing and the price increase really reflects the overall performance you get in this case. Thanks for the great vid and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable.

[@YourAverageReviews]

I don't quite understand why someone wouldn't like the bottle opener. To me it's out of the way and it's an extra feature you can use or not.

[@jocemarine6247]

Hello Jarred. Thank you for your superior revision. i learned sooooooooooo much from you. I have few questions for you. I started a collection few months ago and here is my story. I received a cancer diagnostic stage 4 last year. So this collection will go to my grand children. Du to my condition, I cannont work and I don't have much money. There is so much offer that is't easy to get lost in it. I live in Quebec Canada and there is few models that I would be very interrested all in the same bracket of prices. The Varatas, the predator, CJRB Frack Titatium, We Wisp and the beautifull Kansept Fenrir, Witch model would you recommand me in thoses choices, You ca rank them 1-2-3-4-5 Thank you so much I an suppose to order tomorrow. Your answer will make the difference. Thank you and have a nice evening Jocelyn

[@richardkev3077]

So the We version is a little lighter, a little stronger, a little sharper, and has “better” steel. It also costs 3 times more. Is it worth it? For some, yes. For me? If I’m going to spend that much on a knife, I want it to be different than cheap knives.

[@jaronwhite2491]

What about the S35vn version of the Civivi Qubit? How do you think it would compare being $90 vs the We Qubit being $225?

[@drewrinker2071]

I don't know Jared, I think I wanna argue 150ft man 😂😂. I definitely like the showdowns, but my skin just crawled watching both of those beautiful knives skidding across concrete. I know that pained you to do that bro 😢 . For the knife community

[@kb9oak749]

I may be a Philistine, but the We Knives did about twice the cardboard and is more than twice the price. I guess the intangibles are worth ~$60? Meh. I say Civivi for the win. One could almost buy 3 Civivi's in different colors.

[@michaelcarr2619]

This dude is by far the most informative and knowledgeable knife reviewer or professional. I wish I had half his ability to sharpen a knife and half his know how.

[@Koji201]

I literally just splurged and bought the WE so when I saw you posted this video I was afraid you were going to tell me I was an idiot who wasted my money 😂

[@NeevesKnives]

lol

[@Joshua-lx4ck]

Yo Jared what's up with the jacket you were sporting while making your neighbors judge you in the driveway lol? I am digging it bro!!

[@MikeJ602]

It doesn’t need to be an exact science, I just want an idea of what I’m gonna get. The test is fine. Thank you!

[@townes_]

I like to buy a knife then while waiting on delivery, I'll look at reviews. Can't wait for my premium Qubit

[@michaelmurray5439]

Great review Brother!! Love blank VS blank videos, and this one was awesome!!

[@SeditiousSensei]

Have you ever tried kangaroo leather strops? I have found kangaroo leather to have less elasticity while being thinner than cow leather. Both of which benefits stropping. Thank you for all your hard work and excellent content!

[@Marco_Ye]

Can we introduce the scientific method for the cardboard test? Thanks Jerad.

[@NeevesKnives]

oh we got Jokes

[@Marco_Ye]

Kara put me up to it or was it Super Steel?@@NeevesKnives

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

I say you should do the praxis and elementum next. Praxis first though.

[@2212mjm]

That durability test was hard to watch. Common sense lets you know, titanium will be superior. Wasn’t necessary, to treat them like dice lol.

[@girthbrooks-lk9cq]

Trash day

[@dustinwhitt5297]

Jared, are those Iron Rangers you're wearing? What are those boots? They are gorgeous.

[@scottc8355]

Nice. I really like the new content.

[@Gruuvin1]

The Civivi is $67, while the We is $195 - $241 The Civivi has a bottle opener.

[@allfather885]

What do you think of Pete over at Cedric and Ada doing a twisted sisile rope cut test versus your cardboard test? I suppose the cardboard is more realistic?

[@stevenbrown8857]

The problem i have with this is detent comparison. I my experience 2 of the same knives ordered at the same time can have totally different detents. So when reviewers say its perfectly tuned, it applies to what is in their hand. Natural variability means it's a bit of a lottery what you get. These are mass manufacturered knives. I have three qsp penguins, all three had issues

[@kwongyeang]

Your point is true for most knife companies. However, I think WE/Civivi/Sencut might be the exception. I like their knives and have multiple copies of the same model. I find their detents to be almost identical within the same model. Having said that, when there is a WE premium model of the Civivi knife (thinking Elementum Buttonlock), Yes, the detent appear to be tuned differently to the Civivi version. Just my experience so far.

[@NeevesKnives]

that is very true, i usually try to say whether its strong light or right in the middle which would be perfect imo, but i will try to do a better job explaining, but yeah they can fluctuate between models

[@MichalBreslau]

Plan tree branches instead cutting cardboard, you will be surprised what happens to that coating on WE. 😅

[@malcolmholt2010]

Awesome video! Really thoughtful. Really liked the scuff test.

[@DinoNucci]

PizzA

[@amitzdullnicker2k]

Thank you very much for the video! ❤ 14c28n steel is great value as it seems!

[@leotam3372]

Now im curious how the s35vn bladehq one is 😅 I'm hoping its the thinner civivi grind.

[@cintage]

Nice video and well done. And still it hurts seeing knives abused. Not surprising that the premium model performs better, but the impression changes if you put the price into the equation. And everybody needs to ask himself if he really needs the premium performance. ;)

[@pooder53]

If knives were like guitars, that civivi, after the slide test, would be worth way more than new out of the box 😂

[@Huero87]

I’m getting my qubit reground to 3-4 thou as an experiment to see how it holds up.

[@Allislandrenos]

Would you be concerned about the difference in HRC between the black blade and the satin blade?

[@lundysden6781]

cut 3" wide 1/4" thick nylon tow strap. It will save you a ton of time and effort and with great results.

[@dismal111]

Great video. Stroppy stuff is the best! Let it dry after applying though.

[@kennkingg]

You may already do this or have plans to but You should raffle off the test knifes. That would be awesome

[@BIGGEORGE80]

I noticed that almost every knife reviewer has a bandaid around a finger 😂

[@Pzykoh_Tey]

Jerad hope you can do the civivi vision fg. Either their Damascus vs Nitro V, or the Nitro V vs the new knifecenter exclusive S35VN version. 🙏

[@NeevesKnives]

good idea

[@joelynch9173]

Came here to say this. The We Vision vs the Civivi Vision would be interesting

[@joelynch9173]

Thanks for doing this. I love my Civivi Qubit and am interested in the We version. This is the best comparison I could hope for

[@NeevesKnives]

@@joelynch9173 yes it would possibly coming soon

[@tomfoolery2082]

A little bit of kerosene , diesel fuel even gas will take off what will come off after tht it's staying . Digging the channel

[@mikereese15]

Well that was extremely thorough. Other ones could be the typheous, miguron Keryx, and kansept nesstreets? Back in my day, you could call Walmart at night and they would save a shopping cart of broken diwn cardboard for you. Then it's free

[@TitaniumJustin]

I love the Nesstreet!

[@mikepainter2135]

Very nice test. Realistically I can only afford the Civivi.

[@deving3370]

I would already own the Civivi if it weren't for that bottle opener

[@Naptosis]

I had no idea how much effort you put into your tests, until I heard your _spirited discussion_ with your partner on the livestream about cardboard! 😅 Loved the vid; I don't own or intend to buy these knives, but I watched it just for your personality. 😁👍

[@NeevesKnives]

thank you

[@LeftyEDC]

Dude. These videos are 🔥. Putting in dat work son! Love it. More.. more.. more!

[@ecotec4]

jared what leather jacket and boots are those? Red wing rangers?

[@randallreid424]

Hello Jared great show brother, this is the first video I have watched of yours other than the giveaway that KZbins algorithm sent me the other day. I couldn’t believe how much quality along with the quantity that was being given away and all I could think of is I’m signing up and damn this is bad ass, the bad thing was the old time machine wouldn’t fire up to take me back to April lol. I’ve always carried a knife of some sort but have never had a good quality fun to own wear it with pride kind of knife but it’s definitely a goal of mine. I love your work, your dedication and your enthusiasm for sure. Thank you brother god bless and stay sharp!!!

[@NeevesKnives]

Well hopefully we can keep ya around, the knife community is the best in the world hands down. If you stick around I promise you will see.

[@Utherden]

Great testing!!!

[@RegularJoeKnife]

I have a question. Are you better off buying the Civivi Qubit 14C or the Damascus because the fact you’re getting 14C? I think the Damascus is made from 10cr and 9cr 110 layer. Also Gunny Juice vs Stroppy Stuff? Which is best and which one for strop to bring back edge.

[@NeevesKnives]

Stroppy and GUNNY are both Amazing I like stroppy a bit more because it's color coordinated. 14c28n would be a bit better than 10cr in most cases however you are paying for the process and pattern, plus it does have good edge holding as well

[@OttoJg14]

The SOUND of a knife..are you kiddin

[@NeevesKnives]

alot of people care about the knife acoustics if you dont that is ok, if you want to hear some really cool sounding knives check out my Herman ishtar video, or the Winter blades factor, or panchenko Rook

[@tizben]

Dude, just because you don't care doesn't mean noone does. I'm tired of the standard sounds of every framelock, even if they're 600$. I need something I enjoy using and I don't want a giant collection. Sound of deployment and closing really distinguishes something that is unique, like the factor, quiet carry drift, and am now looking for a gunslinger jack.

[@OttoJg14]

Try Bach! leave knives for what they were MEANT to do..not make pleasing sounds1

[@dannyjudson932]

Both knives look better after the abuse

[@denisechaney8978]

Great video

[@lostlune]

if i wore thin jeans like that id have no problem with the titanium pocket clips. its a hard no go for my work knife tho gotta be the cheap steel deep carry. i got a few titanium pocket clips for knives that i dont carry at work tho because the cheap steel pocket clip kinda digs into my hand when im using my knife as a fidget toy.

[@NeevesKnives]

my pockets are extra thick, my jeans are the perfect jeans that is the name, they are twice as thick as an levi or other jeans, they are the thickest ive ever owned aside from contruction pants that have leather covers on pockets for tools

[@Trolldaddy5]

I thought it was funny how you were dropping and throwing the knives on the concrete and then still taped the blades when sharpening, lol

[@NeevesKnives]

well that was before those tests, because i knew there was a chance of breaking and wanted to get the other test first, then i could see the acual damage from those tests

[@herban_garden]

Nice thumbnail work here

[@ramzcoldlampin5460]

I loved this head to head comparison with the abuse and cut tests! The ONLY critique I have is for post production. If possible, lower the volume of the cutting while you’re explaining the results. Maybe it is just because the audio was sped up, but it was very difficult to hear you over the slicing of the cardboard. If anything, just air on the side of quiet for the cutting tests.

[@obesedonkey3714]

BUT JARED, you didn't shoot them with a gun at the end to show how well they can handle a bullet! Great video as always, super informative. loved everything about it, can't wait for the next deep dive.

[@stroppystuff641]

Great testing format man, really enjoyable video. I bet if you followed up with some 1um after the 9 you'd have seen an even larger spike in recovered sharpness. I hope to see more of this style, I know it's a lot of work but it's great entertainment