CIVIVI DRIFTER 2 REVIEW PERFECT MODERN TRADITIONAL

CIVIVI KNIVES DRIFTER 2 REVIEW

civivi Drifter 2

civivi drifter slippy

civivi drifter slip

SHARPENING SUPPLIES:

Ruby stone 3k

ruby 4" stone

ruby Benchstone

ULTRA SHARP 3 DIAMOND PLATES 2×6

Ultra sharp 3 diamond plates 3×8

Ultra sharp 2 diamond plates 3×8

ultra sharp 600 grt 3×8

ultra sharp medium and ultra fine 2×6

Sharpening stone clamp

Ceramic Rod

DIAMOND ROD

Strop and compound

Strop and compound

Diamond spray for stropping

LANSKY COARSE DIAMOND STONE

LANSKY MEDIUM DIAMOND STONE

LANSKY FINE DIAMOND STONE

LANSKY FINE CERAMIC STONE

venev stropping compound sample pack

Smith tri stone

work sharp field sharpener

Work sharp Benchstone

Tri stone

Jewelers loupe

KNIFE TOOLS:

Wiha magnetic driver

Wiha Bit selector

Wiha Bits

Wiha torque set

Locktight stick

KPL KNIFE PIVOT LUBE

2 pack original & heavy KPL

Silicon Rings

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[Simon-hddc]

That's the thing about Civivi which I miss from domestic makers.

They don't reinvent the wheel.
Actually, their knives are as vanilla as they can get.
And that's perfect.

They take proven designs, put them into an attractive no-nonsense package and make them available to everyone.


It's not some maker being on a personal mission to do their own thing.
Nor is it a company trying to stand out.

It's useful knives made beautifully and affordable.

[vamheredur]

This Civivi reminds a LOT of the Two Sun 301. Love seeing your channel expand, you two deserve it! <3

[russcagle]

I've said it before and I'll say it again... You could have a great collection with nothing but Civivi's. I like it!!! ✌️

[CertifiedSunset]

Just ordered the purple micarta version in Nitro V for $42, really excited to get it!

[malibu]

This knife id have for just the looks it’s just so beautiful

[jameshealy]

Sorry for the second post but I've fixed Jimping issues like that before with a very fine triangle or bladed file, you'd be amazed how close you will get it to look if you take your time. A set of hobby files isn't a big expense and they give a lot more control than rotary cutting tools.

[BrandonGavin_EDC]

I love this knife, I really enjoy modern-traditional and thankful they made this a liner lock. S35 VN for this price is amazing.

[JStation]

Love that it looks like something my grandpa (born in 1910) would have carried. High on the priority list for me. Great video!

[cueball]

One of my new favorite carries! Nice review, Jerad!

[royschwartz]

Nicely done bro. I really dig mine (same one shown). I got it cuz I had the OG Rustic Gent(same handle).
P.S if you don't have a small rattail file, maybe try an old serrated beater as a fine file! GL

[dogonmountain]

Yep shallow jimping, my only real complaint. I cut it deeper with a diamond file. Doesn't look perfect but it works better.

[Rimene]

I'm glad companies are making locking versions of their slip joints. I just ordered the Reel Steel GFrame. This will be next. I just wish the blade was 3.3 or 3.5 inches.

[lacyelliottoldmarinedad]

Thanks for your dedication! I love your reviews.

[toddcarr.]

Digging the traditional style of knife, very much a gent knife or something an older man might have in his pocket but with newer materials. Jimping whichever way you do it make sure you test it out on a garbage knife first to make sure you get the results you want cause if you screw it up you will not want to carry it anymore lol. Keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable.

[nolobede]

Had my new drifter 2 in my hand when I found this vid.
Awesome knife and totally agree about all the points made.
I havent gotten the spidey flick yet, but that's my own limitation.
I also am thinking to slightly open up the liner lock cutout on the micarta because that straight edgedoes give me some trouble unlocking it.
Im hesitating because I want to have exactly the right dremel bit and the opening will cross the 2 materials of micarta and the carbon fiber.
Maybe I will wait to see the Neeves method first?
Great great knife.

[emersonkk]

I picked up the red and black carbon fiber with the Damascus and love it. Fanciest looking knife I own, it's beautiful! My first Civivi Damascus. I usually stay away from Damascus from any knife maker mainly because you have no way of knowing the steel they use and they seldom tell you. I bought this one mainly because of you speaking so highly of Civivi's Damascus.
I also have the slip joint version, bought when it first launched.
Good review as always and fully agree with the on the liner lock access. But my jimping seems a bit better than yours. Might be a one-off?

[noman]

I've got version 1 and agree it's a wonderful modern traditional

[Erikhw]

Normally not something I would look at but with the liner lock and flick opening it is definitely on my radar.

[joet]

Funny how tastes change. I was not a fan of this when it came out, now I think it's one of the nicest looking budget knives out there. Wish I could get one with snake skin micarta but can't find it here in Canada

[superrad]

I really wanna see it after you mod the lockbar access. Im liking this more and more but its def not perfect. There are a handful of other good modern/traditional/gents in that $80-$100 range too though...