Civivi Altus button lock testing & review

Civivi knives Altus testing sharpening and review
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[@danielcox5849]

I have the wood scale version. Looks great, excellent blade and the button lock is solid. Definitely one of the best Civivi’s I own.

[@gz4789]

I have the wood scales/black stonewashed blade and I really like it. Pretty smooth button lock from Civivi...Been carrying mine for a few weeks and no issues so far.

[@Jmon808]

Got one as well, really awesome knife I’m super happy with it

[@Hungrybird474]

Got one today and it has minimal button stick , not stick , just a little click when pushing in while opening , prob goes away after a while ? I did put some marine grease in there with a needle and it got a little better . Hardly noticeable and not a problem just wondering

[@Hungrybird474]

@@Jmon808 button stick at all on opening

[@Jmon808]

@@Hungrybird474 no stick for me. I would give it some time to break in maybe ?

[@davidh0159]

I haven't been a big fan of the Cogent, but I do like the Altus. Definitely something to look at.

[@Hungrybird474]

Dude it’s fricken awesome

[@jd4edc]

My cogent came buttery smooth from the factory. 100+ flips later it’s got the tiniest hint of lock rock. I stretched the spring and it barely went away. My Altus came with lock stick and very tight and I’m happy because it makes me think as it wears away it won’t have and rock. Again it’s barely noticeable on the Cogent but it has it. LoL. Nice review. Keep us updated brother. 👊🏼

[@NeevesKnives]

Yeah you might needn't stretch it a bit more, a tiny but isn't a big deal though

[@chrisblore6385]

Hey Jarred I bought the green one for myself and 3 of the Cogent for my employees. Happy so far…

[@jdisdetermined]

You buy knives for your employees?? That's awesome! 😲👍

[@chrisblore6385]

@@jdisdetermined Thanks Every year My employees and sub contractors… Take care of people.. they take care of the job…

[@danielcluley870]

This is by far my favorite knife of the last 2 years. It is perfect. I bought 2 of them, the wood handle and the green micarta/damascus. I swapped the outer scales so I now have the wood scales on the damascus version and it is just gorgeous! The ergos/action and geometry on this design are just outstanding.

[@Hungrybird474]

Did you leave the post on Amazon ? That was a great idea 👍and looks better in that configuration . Good job dude . Got one today on knife day and liked it immediately for the action and look . They have the milled clips on Amazon for $12 in black and nickel . I put them on every civivi and most have screwed right in except the praxis needed a little love .

[@danielcluley870]

@@Hungrybird474 I didn't leave a review on Amazon, but it looks much better this way in my opinion, and like it was intended. Now you get a great "working knife" and a fancier damascus knife that won't get used much but both with the same profile and design. It's a good way to do it.

[@danielcluley870]

I must say, the knife that has been getting my most "pocket carry" right now though is my Kizer Yorkie thumbstud in M390. I modified that a bit with a deep carry pocket clip and a bit of "smoothing" on the micarta handles. I think I changed my mind a bit on my favorite knife of the last 2 years. The Yorkie is pretty much "invisible" to carry but still a great knife and functional for what I do. With a different pocket clip that actually extends a bit above the "hilt" end of the handle, it is now a full 4 finger grip for me choked up or a 3 and a half back in indentation. Such a great little user knife for EDC.

[@Hungrybird474]

@@danielcluley870 I know what you mean when a knife is found that is liked a lot , size or style doesn’t matter when we like what we like . I ended up liking a kubey titanium Tarzan even though it s an Aladdin blade I like the the thin handle , action and pretty much everything except the Aladdin blade , lol 😂

[@danielcluley870]

It's kinda weird, like you know you have your own style and size and "type" of knife you think you like, and then that one just jumps into your pocket for the majority of the time and becomes the one you love.

[@toddcarr.]

Definately a good offering for Civivi in the button lock game. Both look like good working knives. The little details that Civiv is missing and the price increases is making it easier for companies like Kizer, Kubey, and others to really give Civivi a run for their money. I prefer holes, then thumb studs, and then flippers but I definately like it when there is more than one deployment option. Thanks for the look see Jerad and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable

[@killroy2221]

for me it cogent all the way. it does have lil black rock which the Altus dosent. but it's more slicey, way better ergos, and that sound when deploying it is sooo good.

[@timothythedude5406]

Got my wood scale version today. So far I like it. I'm enjoying the smaller size but still a nice 4 finger grip.

[@dominickgiallombardo2921]

Civivi has 3 button locks. I never liked the cogent but I do like the atlas.

[@NeevesKnives]

Yes atm there are 3 soon more

[@jdisdetermined]

It seems more people are gravitating more and more away from flipper tabs.. I'm the opposite. I buy probably 80% flippers. I'm a big fidgeter, and a flipper with that slow controlled slight shake shut action and good acoustics is what does it for me everytime.

[@NeevesKnives]

I like a good flipper, I think I always will

[@vucachon]

My Cormorant V2 has yet to get blade rock/play since i got it a few months ago.

[@NeevesKnives]

Nice

[@SkunkPunch73]

I think I would go for the Altus if I was to get one have a beautiful day J&K stay safe and healthy 😘👍

[@Hungrybird474]

Hey you guys if you get the wood handle one check your screws and they will seem like they are loose but keep in mind wood retracts and expands and don’t crank them screws down but hit the tips with some 242 thread lock . Pretty sure the wood is exotic and dense used to humid environments

[@iBullyDemons]

I love this knife the action is snappy and the button lock works great. The blade shape is great for EDC and its razor sharp

[@PugPower23]

I got the Altus with wooden handles. Mine suffers from occasional button stick. Seems to be a common problem with others mentioning it on FB and forums. Kind of disappointing, but I still like the knife.

[@nakk37]

I was looking for a light knife to carry in mountain and this looks nice. Good vid thank Still cant decide between Pyrite

[@ryejack]

Thanks for a very well done review. This answered a few questions I had on this knife before I pick one up. I really like the wood and burgandy versions of this one.

[@Hungrybird474]

Did u get one ? The cuibuirta wood handle seems decent

[@ryejack]

@@Hungrybird474 I did end up getting the wood version. I like it. Button lock works well, and it's overall a nice knife.

[@Hungrybird474]

@@ryejack ok cool . thanks for responding . Tiny bit of button stick off the start but it’s going away for sure . Happy National knife day bro .

[@ryejack]

@@Hungrybird474 You too! Thanks!

[@JB-li3jo]

Selling my cogent for one of these hate the cogent ergonomics

[@butchcassidy3373]

I like my Altus and carry it often. Handy little blade that holds it's edge well

[@Just1Guy1000]

I really like mine with the exception the factory edge is not very good add very shallow. When I sharpen it will have to knock the shoulders back to improve the edge.

[@irwig05]

One of my favorite pocket knives for everyday use.

[@williamhollar7844]

Thanks for review I bought the wood scale version and so far love it the grind on mine are even

[@derrickgoodman9189]

Gave my cogent to my daughter don't have have the altus Ang don't think I will get,i love my button lock Elementum

[@NeevesKnives]

Good for her sounds like she's got a great dad

[@brodyberry6253]

Bro! that’s one badass strop!!

[@NeevesKnives]

🙏

[@Hungrybird474]

Jared bro , today was a lovely day and reminded me how karma works and why I believe in things I cannot see . I went to work this morning on this office on the outside to bend some facia metal and the owner came out with a civivi box and it was the wood Altus . Wasn’t expecting it and he said the dude is swamped who is making my custom , don’t even know what it is so .. anyways this little knife suprised me . I think it’s a winner easily once it gets a mixed clip will look more refined . Yeah man , it’s good all the way around . Hope all is well and everything came in the mail ok 👌?

[@Tito31120]

Im happy with both the Cogent and Altus

[@TheWhiskyExplorer]

Thank you. Will you also review the new aluminum version?

[@JoeSteel1]

looks like a great option button lock, see that you are utilizing your editing platform I'm assuming, like the testing and BRoll video, we'll done dude

[@kerrykitterman4602]

Liking the Altus ,. Size, Button Lock, don't want coated Blade.. how does civivi Damascus compare to the Nitro. V.

[@NeevesKnives]

It's a powdered 9cr, so it's pretty good, it would be a bit better than 9cr, tougher a bit better edge retention exc..

[@kerrykitterman4602]

Thanks for the reply 👍 ✌🦊

[@mannhm3311]

BAAM!!!! THANK U FOR THE INFO....WELL STILL A GOOD CHOICE FOR BUDGET USER...

[@NeevesKnives]

Absolutely

[@stevenlachance8576]

Had to send a knife back to civivi for service. Model imperium lost its detent ball so had absolutely no detent. Not something I can fix don’t have the balls.

[@NeevesKnives]

That sucks sorry to hear that, do t let it effect your future purchases crap happens

[@GR8RESET]

great video bro!

[@charlesdrums]

Question is : cogent, conspirator or Altus? Wich one to buy?

[@dust1274]

Mine has lock rock not very pleased. Wood scaled version. Got the rock after 1 day

[@NeevesKnives]

Watch my cogent review I show you how to fix it

[@dust1274]

@@NeevesKnives Perfect thank ya thank ya

[@kerrykitterman4602]

Thanks for The Advice ✌🙃

[@azraelsblade]

Ooh you got the Deadpool version

[@stevestory8483]

Was wondering if you have tried to add a sharpening choil to the Altus and if so could you do a video on how to do that? Thanks as always for the great reviews

[@NeevesKnives]

I do have a video on adding Sharpening choils, I've also shown it in some reviews, I didn't do one on this one yet if I do I will record it

[@edceeznuts]

Jerad-what's the advantage of using soapy water when sharpening as opposed to just regular water?

[@NeevesKnives]

The oils in the soap help lift the metal particles from settling on the stone surface

[@missmygamergirl445]

You do a great review.

[@ibpositivemostly7437]

Cool video thanks.

[@SimplicityEDC]

What's the angle on the factory edge about?

[@NeevesKnives]

Probably 22.5 °

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

I love the look of the Altus better than the Cogent but I wish it was the Cogent’s size.

[@NeevesKnives]

I can't wait for the new bl

[@kirkveesaert9595]

Neat review !

[@j_crust4582]

I was very excited about this knife, but then kizer released their micarta t1 lol

[@NeevesKnives]

Lol

[@stickyedge7113]

I couldn't tell when you had it zoomed in on the plunge lock. Mine looks like the black finish broke off right down the middle of the lock interface and it's causing ridiculously bad lock stick, like having to put all my weight on it to disengage. Where the plunge contacts the blade is yours a black finish or polished steel finish? I just want to figure out if I can fix it myself or not. My cogent has the black coating but my altus is polished steel on one side and coated on the other

[@NeevesKnives]

Dry it off, the oil might be effecting it, or take it apart and clean the contact surface then let it break in, but continue to clean it

[@stickyedge7113]

@@NeevesKnives thanks for responding man. I just read an email from knifecenter. The lock cutout is supposed to have the same finish as the blade, they said it's defective and to send it back

[@PugPower23]

Mine is the same and so are the others I have seen. The lock cut out on the underside of the blade is not fully coated.

[@carlosandresramirezraigoza9180]

On nitro v what's is you stone progression? And which grit you consider is the perfect for nitro v?

[@NeevesKnives]

I think it does great between 600 and 5k especially if you lower the angle. I went from 160 micron to 3/2 micron

[@carlosandresramirezraigoza9180]

@@NeevesKnives I have the presicion adjust sharpener from worksharp I also have the micron graded polishing papers that goes from 30 micron up to 1 micron where would you recommend me to go to get a durable/sharp edge?

[@MrLoobu]

I only ever want a wood handle. Anything else is cheap or tacky looking or both.

[@kimvisitacion45]

Bought one. 💯👌 Sexiest knife in the world! Deadpool Vibes! Hehe

[@thaknobodi]

Civivis have obtuse angles in my experience. As a chef, all edc knives seem really obtuse.

[@NeevesKnives]

They do that on purpose so it's tough, and it gives you the ability to lower it if you want, but I agree lower angles would be better

[@thaknobodi]

@@NeevesKnives makes perfect sense, i think they know their audience is mostly new users looking for affordable but good edc knives, who may not be knife nerds like us.

[@pteronarcyscalifornica694]

"Sharpening choil." Repetitively redundant, as all choils are "sharpening choils." A choil exists to make it easy to sharpen the entire blade. A choil large enough to comfortably accommodate a finger is a finger choil. A finger groove in the ricasso that provides no access to the blade is a finger groove in the ricasso, a feature the ignoranti mistakenly call a finger choil. A finger groove in the handle is a finger groove, although morons may call it a finger choil. It's amazing how many purported knife gurus have no idea what a choil is.

[@NeevesKnives]

Using certain terminology isn't necessarily for you bit for the person just getting onto knives that's learning, a choil is a finger choil because it's a choil for your finger, there's different kinds like half n half, or forward finger choils. The different terms help the people understand what they are looking at that are just beginning or understanding what the part is for