Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type
Best $30 EDC Flipper?
Having owned, carried & used the Mini Praxis for two years, here is my long-term review of the knife: At $30, it's a fantastic compact folder and a super slicey EDC liner-lock flipper. I adore the versatile blade shape & thin cutting geometry. Civivi's D2 steel offers industry-leading edge retention at this price point. The blackwash coating is surprisingly durable and hides scratches. Ergonomics: The overall profile, handle shape, spine ramp & finger choil is perfect for smaller to average sized hands. Very nimble. It slips in and out of the pocket very easily, is lightweight, and takes up very little pocket space. One very minor complaint about the Mini Praxis is that it's rather difficult to access the liner lock compared to other Civivi models, making it less fidget-friendly. Also, heavier/regular use of the blade requires either the use of blue LocTite, or occasional tightening of the T8 pivot screw (on my model). Neither of these considerations should be a dealbreaker for anyone though, just something to note. Conclusion: this knife offers exceptional value as a versatile and stealthy folding EDC tool for light cutting. Unless you have very large hands, you can't go wrong with the Mini Praxis.
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