Rick
Mn

Jul 29, 2013

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Pocket Clip

Svord Mini solves everyday friction

An everyday utility blade that isn't a "big scary knife". It isn't what I'd call sharp out of the box but Sanvik L7 is easy peasy to sharpen & holds the edge quite well. I've reprofiled and microbeveled the edge. It's know sharp enough to shave with and seems to melt through cardboard with equal aplomb. I wasn't sure if I'd care for the poly handle scales, but they are quite fitting and surprisingly durable. I'll have to suggest ash or hickory scales as I prefer wood though the poly does what it's intended. Overall this is a value laden blade - inexpensive enough to use for any and all cutting task yet valuable to know it isn't with you. It's become my back pocket edc.

Tim
New York

Apr 20, 2015

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Timeless design

This type of "friction folder" or peasant knife goes back millennia. This particular version, made in New Zealand, is a perfect blend of traditional design and modern component parts. Even if one prefers more modern folding knife technology, the design rocks, and gives the owner a glimpse into the way things used to work. Every knife lover should own one or more of these great knives.

Fh12
Baltimore

Apr 23, 2013

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Blade Material

Cons: None

Svord PKM 2.5

Don''r expect OOTB refinement. After all, these are PEASANT knives. Re-set the grind bevels, finish on good stones (they will take a mirror polish), and they take a wonderful edge and are good to go for a long time. Small size is so much more versatile than the original.

Sergio Valladares
Santa Fe, NM

Nov 22, 2017

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

The best friction folder for the money, honest!

Like the Opinels, the Svörd Peasant Mini is a superb knife for what you pay. Though the Peasant comes in a few sizes, the Mini is perfect as a small EDC. You don't need a pocket clip, as it is light and small enough to carry in your pocket, though carrying it in a sheath is my preferred way. So easy to open and use, I must share that the Mini has become one of my favorites. I only wish there was a choice for carbon or stainless, as keeping a carbon steel blade clean can be difficult when traveling. Still, for all my other chores, I have no complaints with this little gem. Recommended.

Rog
Illinois - USA

Apr 02, 2018

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Overall Quality

Cons: None

valued purchase

This is my all around bench knife. Great simple design, Also, lightweight for easy carry. Fits my hand nicely. Hope it'll hold an edge. This is a quality product at a bargain price. That's a win / win for me. Very pleased all around. Thanks Svord, you're truly 'a class act'.

Jessica L
blackshear ga

Jan 02, 2013

Pros: None

Cons: None

The knife was a gift and my nephew loved it I was amazed how quick the shipping was and the prices are great!! This was my first time using this site and I plan on doing business here in the future.

Larry Muhr
Grand Junction, Co

Dec 27, 2012

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

This is a handy pocket knife. I hit it a few licks with a steel and it was almost shaving sharp!

Ken
Texas

Apr 27, 2018

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Holds an edge

Great knife that has become my EDC

Lhotse
Massachusetts

Aug 20, 2022

Pros: Blade Material

Cons: Lock Ease of Use

The 2.5" Peasant Mini is one to have.

You're buying a Swedish carbon-steel blade that's been heat treated in New Zealand with a special formula Baker learned from another Master Cutler from the Czech Republic. The one design flaw is you should take it apart and add a collar/metal tubing or another pin on top of the existing one that keeps the blade from closing too far. That aside, this knife is all about form and function over aesthetics. It is as stripped down a design as it gets, actually dating back to Roman peasants 2000 years ago in addition to the 3-400 year old Bohemian and Bavarian peasant knives the Svord website refers to. The regular Peasant knife is a little big for my pocket but I found the 2.5" Peasant Mini with that easy-to-grab tang to be a prefect pock knife that I'm never going to have to worry if something happens to it for the $13.00 USD I paid for it. End of.

Tom
New England

Feb 26, 2013

Pros: Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Lock Type

cool but not too practical

This is a cool-looking knife with a dark carbon steel blade. What isn't apparent from the picture is that when the blade folds , a long arm ending in a small loop extends. You can just see the loop in the picture above the back of the knife. This long arm makes it impractical to carry this knife in a pocket. It is made to be carried on a leather thong around your neck. It has a unique appearance and design.

Andrew
Canada

Oct 08, 2013

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Blade Material, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Pocket Clip

Great little Knife!

Knife came pretty sharp out of the box, so I put a bit more of an edge on it myself (for the price I didn't really mind) and it's great now. The mini peasant is very compact and has almost no weight to it at all, all in all a fantastic knife!

Felipe
SÃo Paulo, Other

May 27, 2013

Pros: None

Cons: None

Utility knife

a pocketknife very simple, it performs very well a function that is cut, has an opening system interesting and rustic, however not very functional, but it is a excellent knife!

Jeffrey L
Pennsylvania

Jan 03, 2013

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Svord Mini Peasant knife

Great knife! This is my first friction folder and I love it. Carried in my front pocket I use it to cut everyday items, open packages etc. The blade came very sharp with even grinds. The Zytel handle and brass pins look good together and it fits my hand well. Overall this is a super utility blade and could be used as an everyday carry also. Can't go wrong here.

Charlie
arizona

Jun 06, 2013

Pros: None

Cons: None

cool knife

I got this knife because I wanted a simpler knife to add to my collection. The svord fits the bill. This knife is well constructed,I even like the plastic handle. You can't beat the way it locks. If your hand is on it is locked. It sharpens literally razor sharp and holds its edge well. The only bad thing about it is that one side of the blade is only partially beveled. Seems like it was a mistake in manufacturing. I took it to a stone and fixed that within a few minutes.