I have bought the asticus great name

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For reference, Asticus means Urban or "in a city" in Latin.

Awesome review thank you. Now I must get one.

@STUFFWEDO

3 жыл бұрын

I hate my thumb so it needs to be punished.

"Life to give"

I just picked up this knife in the Natural. Showcased a viddy on it yesterday. Love it!

Thanks for the review. Such a good looking knife, I just can't do that size.

I love the look and feel of this knife. I have really big hands so the size is perfect. The one inconsistent thing I have found with Civivi is the pocket clip. On my Tan Praxis, it has button screws, on my Damascus Praxis, it has flush screws, the same with the Damascus Incite. But I got the Damascus Asticus and it has button screws. BTW I'm not sure if I'm the only one who has done this, but I took the CF scales of the Damascus Asticus and switched it with the natural G-10 ones...and gifted the CF one... Looks a whole lot better. Would have loved a Titanium pocket clip on any of the Damascus version released. That would make them just a bit more special.

To me, the slightly proud liners on the elementum make it look kind of classy. But the liners on the asticus are so proud that to me it makes it look like they put the wrong scales on the knife, and that ruins the aesthetics for me. Thanks for your thoughts on this one. Cheers.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Hey David, thanks so much for watching! Yeah I agree, it’s definitely an aesthetic design choice, no practical or functional reason to do it. But as you said, on the Elementum it’s done minimally and tastefully to give it a nice look while remaining comfortable. I guess you can’t win them all, lol. Cheers! 🍻

I like the blade shape and general profile but totally agree. I just don't get why they wouldn't cut the g-10 flush with the liners. Seems a no brainer. Personally would love to see the liners recessed but at the price point perhaps that's too much to ask.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

I’m with you 1000%! Nested liners would be great. Or at the very least have them stick out just a HAIR past the scales like on the Elementum.

@antoinedoinell

4 жыл бұрын

Nested! that's what I meant :) I'll keep waiting for the Odium. That's the one I really want. I spoke with Civivi and it looks like it's going to be a while til they're available.

Thank you so much on reviewing this blade!!!

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

You bet! Thank you so much for watching!

@HotWheelsATL

4 жыл бұрын

Geared Toward Gear , I would be more then happy to give this blade a great home.... 😎

Great knife! I think I would prefer the Shredder though. I need more Civivi in my life! Thanks for sharing! 👍

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching man! Yep, the Shredder is the better if the two in my opinion. No question.

Such a nice and good looking knife. I’m gonna purchase one, ditch the G10 handles and make new handles out of ebony wood. Just like my Elementum. That looks so much better than even carbon.

I'm glad you pointed out the liners, yeah the shredder looks like a better fit.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian, thanks for watching man! Yeah man I just couldn’t get past those liners. You win some and lose some I guess. 👊🏻🍻

I appreciate your honest opinion thanks for the great review ✌️

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rodney! I appreciate you watching as always brother. 👊🏻

Waiting on my asticus to arrive

I got the Natural g10 version and with my big hands work great with it, I also got the Carbon fiber version and Love it too. Like your review tho but I love them.. I also like the Vexer..😊

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Right on! I’m glad you like it and that it works for you and your big hands! I don’t know what it is about my grip? but it’s just a bit too uncomfortable to ever see any pocket time. It’s not a complete abomination by any means, just not for me. Thanks for watching Vernon! I haven’t tried the Vexer yet but I’ve heard good things!

That is nice!

I was wondering about the liners. Guess now I know . Solid review ,thanks for sharing 👍😊

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

No problem Patrick, thanks for watching brother!

The name is a no go.

Great stuff... ya just cant beat WE/CIVIVI man!🔪🤙🏻🤘🏻💪🏼🇺🇸

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Larry! Thanks for watching my friend! All the best & stay safe. 👊🏻👊🏻🍻🍻

You are the only one so far that I have heard say the knife had a deal breaker. The name is pretty bad. I really like big knives and thus have no issue with under 4 ozs. That would be light for some of my regular carry knives. I like it every now and then when a reviewer actually does a reviewthat isn't all sunshine and rainbows. I would love to see a once a month review that was not hey this is the greatest thing I have had in my hand. So thank you on that.

This looks like a pretty simple knife, I’m a fan. I like 3-4in blades so it’s right up my alley. I’m not super enthusiastic about flippers after an experience I mentioned a ways back. But this seems like it’ll have good retention. So not a deal breaker by any means. The action seems pretty clean but I don’t know if it qualifies for “buttery” haha. But still a nice opening, even when you slowed it down. I do wish there was more checkering or texturing in general on the grips. Again, a good simple blade. Thanks for the video, Sean!

Just got mine yesterday and I hate when I forget to check measurements 🙄 boy is it a lot bigger than I hoped. I like the way it looks though we will see how carrying a big knife goes

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a big sucker isn’t it? Lol. The liners sticking out so far beyond the handle scales just made it a bit too uncomfortable for me.

@erhon5

4 жыл бұрын

Geared Toward Gear yeah I was playing with it while watching the video and can see where the hotspots could be. I think I might be ok as I think I hold it differently then you where it rests more on my palm but I guess time will tell

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Erin R right on! Yeah, hand size and grip will definitely make it or break it for most folks. I’m glad it works well for you!

Great review sir! Appreciate it wasn't just a gushing review as tends to be the case of any new WE/Civivi that hits the market these days. I agree completely that Civivi is executing its knives extremely well from a function standpoint, design success varies however. Wish they'd push the prices more to the $45 end but maybe I'm just a cheapskate.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Yeah they’re doing a good job in execution, I just wish they’d slow it down a hair with the new releases and maybe work with some known designers. It can start to feel like groundhogs day a bit, lol. I appreciate the comment, I try to keep it authentic.

Hmmm. I just ordered the knife to go in the center console of my brand new 2020 4 runner. I ordered the exact coloration you review in this video. You have the 1st negative review which centers on lack of fit and feel to your hand/preferences. I wonder how I will feel about when I get it. It for sure appears to be very high quality for the price and I think it looks great. We will see how it feels when I actually receive it. I am excited to get it in and feel it for myself. Awesome review/video.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Lenox, thanks so much for watching man! I really hope you like it. It didn’t quite work for me, but it has so much going for it especially for the price. Let me know how you like it once it arrives!

Not even 30 seconds in and I'm ROLLIN'

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, right on! Thanks for watching!

The proud liners looks neat, but yeah, I could totally see how that would create hot spots. No thanks.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul! Thanks for watching brother!

Bigger knife than it l👀ks but I’m not really liking the proud scales on this model. Civivi is still awesome for QC....Thx Man👍🏻

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

I agree 1000%! Thanks for watching D! 👊🏻

just got mine today and its not quite as smooth as yours, i guess ill just have to break it in a little

Yeah I didn’t buy the knife just because I didn’t like the liners protruding the G10, and I felt like the knife wasn’t anything special or new. Overall it’s a Civivi knife so it’s probably great, but it just didn’t interest me all that much. Thanks for the vid👍

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

You bet, thanks for watching! 👊🏻

First it's the "Knip slip", now this! 🙊😄

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

Your finger fit fine in the joil lmfao yur a goof man

Kinda looks like a jumbo-sized Ferrum Forge Gent.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

It definitely has a bit of that vibe!

Even if the liner was flush with the scales there would still be a gap that your “meat” would be squeezed into... so that point doesn’t make sense. Should there be some gimping? Sure but it’s a classy knife with smooth lines for a reason. You could tell the liners protruded past the scales from the pictures, why would you then buy the knife to bash it for that? I. Think the jade G-10 version is a perfect knife, the contours are beautiful and the action is phenomenal.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Lol, yes I was aware that the liners protruded, and I bought the knife anyway because I wanted to try it out and see if I’d like it. That’s my prerogative. Had they protruded just slightly like on the Elementum I doubt I would have had an issue with it. The thickness of the liner and scales combined (when flush with one another) is much thicker than just the steel liners alone when they protrude like on this knife, so the point does make perfect sense. It’s called geometry - less surface area to support the thumb. If you consider my comments “bashing”, you’re either a bit too sensitive or you need to rewatch the video. I’m glad you like it, lots of people do - but I think it is far from a perfect knife and would personally choose dozens of others before I would choose to carry this.

Ceramic bearing?

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. Caged ceramic bearings. 👊🏻👊🏻🍻🍻

This doesn’t seem different or upgraded enough from their other offerings to move the needle for me and it has steep competition within its own brand for how it’s positioned price-wise.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I’d say that’s fair. I think most of what they put out doesn’t move the needle. The Rustic Gent did, bit only because it was a new style for them. A Damascus version of every model doesn’t excite me, lol. I think they need to force the needle to move and work with some known designers, maybe some new blade steel options, something. They do what they do very well, but what they do is starting to feel like groundhogs day.

@TripleEEDC

4 жыл бұрын

Geared Toward Gear I completely agree. I never understood the fascination with Damascus budget models (whether from Civivi, Kershaw, or anywhere else). If I’m going budget, I want something comfortable and dependable. After that, anything else is gravy unless it skyrockets the price. Once the price skyrockets, I’m no longer interested in something budget since it’s no longer budget territory.

Name has to be 100% intentional. I mean this is the company that made the WE Gnar.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@LarryEMorse

4 жыл бұрын

Well, no worse than Dick Butkiss...

Paging Amanda Asticus...

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

What a let down. Too bad you cant enjoy that knife. I'll definitely try to handle one before purchase. Civivi should have designed for Texas sized hands.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah man sometimes they forget that everything is bigger in Texas!