U & BH were right...it’s the Shard’s Little Friend..u kno the friend that wants to walk, talk, and dress just like you.. it’s weird but com’ on you love him he’s your little friend

great action on the little fiend

2:20 I immediately did my best Jim Carrey impersonation xD

I saw it as little FRIEND too!!

thanks for review brother//all the best

Wow...that is pretty amazing really.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Isn’t it? I though it was so odd. Lol. Thanks for watching Mick! 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

It'd be a nice alternative for those who love the medium sized honey badger. Same class, it looks like. Thanks for sharing.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gman!!

I read it as "little friend" for a long time as well!! Yep... slight blade and flipper tab change but pretty much the same!! Thanks for sharing that with us!

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching buddy!!

Shocked by the similarity. Mind blown!

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Right!? Totally crazy.

It's the same knife. I feel like they caught some flack on the Shard's name (even Frankie and Bird said it sounded like shart) and people didn't like the handle colors and the bigger tab. Some people also said that the thumb ramp needed to be more usable. It looks like they essentially re-released it with improvements, including a new name since that was a complaint.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that appears to be exactly what they did.

I like it...will pick one up when back in stock.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

Great observation, I enjoy informative stuff like that. The new one certainly better looking. It also reminds me it's still tough to beat a Rat2.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching JP! Agreed, the Little Fiend is definitely an upgrade when comparing the handles and the blade grind. And you’re right, the RAT2 (or RAT1) still hold up. Even being older designs they’re still used as a standard. And I’ll be completely honest, I actually prefer AUS8 to D2.

Every time I discover a new knife I like, White Mountain used to be the first place I checked. After doing this over the course of a couple of dozen knives, i have yet to find a single knife I was interested in, actually in stock. Got to the point that I just gave up the bother of checking WMK. Far more success with BladeHQ and Amazon.

I recognized it immediately and made a comment to Civivi. They admitted the similarities. The difference in blades is that the Shard has a flat grind and Lil Fiend is hollow. 👍🏽🔪

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Did you really? That’s awesome. It’s crazy right? I was really taken back for a while. I definitely prefer the hollow grind, but man they’re so similar it’s hard to call them different. Thanks so much for watching man! 👊🏻👊🏻🍻🍻

I really like the look of the blade but I’d like it if it were a little bigger. That thing just looks really cool. I’d hope that little hole doesn’t compromise the blade strength. I see that they’re really similar but I think the newer blade profile’s cut looks a lot cooler. It’s a small change but it’d make my decision easy if it were between the two. Thanks for the video, Sean! Catch you next time

Nice looking knife 👍

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin! I appreciate you watching!

Come-on man, it's Shardly the same🤣🤣

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 - well played Scott! I actually laughed out loud a bit. 😂

Great comparison, I love WMKnives , just got the Benchmade mini grip 555-1 , with that discount code was a significant price difference and I love Civivi , don't know why Civivi can't keep them in stock, my theory , maybe a marketing ploy or they can't keep up with the high demand , Thanks for a great video

Honestly...I was looking at the Shard for months waiting for a sale. Then the Elementum came out and bought it, and also saw the Little Fiend....I think they were at $48 dollars. I bought both..(Gray scales on both ). Just realized thanks to your post that the Shard and Fiend are the same....I never put the two together and now I know. Excellent video.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Andrew thanks for watching! It’s crazy right?

Good observation!

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy. It’s was odd that’s for sure, lol.

Reminds me of a mini Civivi Aquila, and I don't think anyone can ever review enough Civivi's :P

Cool little fiend

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph!

Are the scales killed out for the pocket clip to be on either side?

Until I saw them side by side, I thought the scales were the only thing changed. The Civivi Shard was my first Civivi purchase. When they came out with the Little Fiend, I thought it was almost identical to the Shard. They should have just named it Shard 2. I have the same issue with new Civivi knives. They come out with a new model & are sold out quickly & take months for restocking. Meanwhile they release several more high demand models with the same running out of stock issue. I just last week got an Elementum in blue G10 like yours, and I've been wanting one since the initial release. It's great that they keep coming out with hits, but they really need to make up enough initial production stock to cover the demand. Civivi is my favorite budget brand, but my finances can't keep up with their constant new releases.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Hey William. Thanks for watching brother! Very well said! I basically agree with 100% of what you said. 👊🏻👊🏻

Tell civivi to stop making good knives so fast so I can save for a more expensive knife 😂

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 - I hear ya!!

They first came outt with the Aquila (bigger knife) then the Shard and now we have the Little Fiend. Basicly all the same design.So , yes....there is a marketing trick going on.Its a nlce knife but they have done it before. Good review ,Thanks for sharing !

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Patrick!

Just won of these guys on an IG GAW. Liking it so far, a little small for me, my first Civivi. Gotta pick up a Shredder, and Baklash soon.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Nice!! Congrats on the win! Even if it’s a bit small I think you’ll find the quality to be fantastic. Civivi’s can be addicting because they’re just so well made. Thanks for watching!!

A shard, little friend....little fiend. It sounds to me like trouble🤔. Lol....It blew my mind at first but the high😑 didn’t last.👊🏼

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Haha. Right on. Yeah it’s odd but I’m not losing any sleep over it, lol. 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

The Little Fiend was my first Civivi knife purchased....Ive had it about 2 weeks also...I wasnt impressed with the action out of the box, although it has loosened up a bit....but my Ganzos, especially the FH41 is way smoother in action...I was wanting the Elementum, but they were sold out at the time so I settled for The Little Fiend...I doubt I will purchase another Civivi after experiencing this knife, especially when you can get Ganzos for one fourth the price with better quality and action out of the box...good review!

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

I’d say the Little Fiend is good, but definitely not among the great Civivi’s.

Just a quick follow up...WMK just let me know these are back in stock... I picked up the gray one with your discount code. This is my second Civivi knife (Elementum) and I am very happy with this brand so far. Solid performer that surpasses the budget price. Thank you the video and code.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’m glad you were able to snag one! I hope you like it. 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

Have had this since it first came out - first edc knife. Super nice but the pocket clip is now super loose. Guess I have to loctite it.

I'm gonna be totally honest Sean and say that I actually prefer the older Shard. I only own 2 civivi's, I'd like to own more but none have actually appealed to me yet. As always a stellar review my friend 👊🏻🤓

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul for watching! I think a lot of people still like the Shard. Ironically it’s more expensive than the “new” little friend which I find odd.

When I saw your comparison I nearly Sharded myself.

Im loving it, civivi always kills it!

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Yes they do!!

Most likely to address issues with the flipper tab being rough and impeding on finger during grip. The new version flipper tab fades away from finger and smooth A larger eye as well … most likely a complaint they received.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

That could very well be true, and would make sense. I just thought it was odd that they branded it as a new design. But I guess the definition of a “new” design can be subjective from person to person based on the significance of the changes made. When I took them both down and interchanged all the parts I was sort of shocked.

Same knife

I think it would of been nice if they called it a Shard 2. It shows people the evolution of their designs

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they definitely could have done that. It’s an upgrade for sure. Is it a “new release”? I don’t quite know. I’m not gonna lose sleep over it, but it’s definitely odd.

Hi Sean. Is it just the camera angle or is the forward choil bigger on the fiend? Looks a bit better. Just looks like an improved version not a new knife. All the best.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the overall shape of the blades are slightly different. I agree, it’s an improved version of the Shard.

Looks like a mini Aquila

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

It does sort of, your right.

The Praxis and Incite are also similar designs.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

You’re right, they are very similar.

Say hello to my little friend. Lol

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Haha

Didn't know you had a discount code with WMK. I like to alternate between my favourite knife reviewers, I'll use your code for my next knife purchase.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Right on! Thanks BirdLaw! 👊🏻

Civivi knives are all starting to look the same. They need to bring in some designers like what Kershaw, CRKT, and Kizer Vanguard does. I know, they brought in Isham but meh. Also, I strongly agree with their stocking issues. I strongly feel it's intentional. I just find it silly that I'm having to race people to get to a budget knife. Also, you never seem to know when the second run of a model will be or even if there will be one. I wonder how large their production runs are. Wonder if they're maybe using relatively smaller runs that WE might use for their very expensive ~$250+ knives.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

All fair points! As I mentioned I’ll be taking a break from Civivi. They make great knives don’t get me wrong, but they’re pouring out too many generic designs and I’m not going to snatch them all up like I’m collecting Pokémon, lol. Thanks for watching Alec!! 👊🏻👊🏻

Cant decide between an fiend, elementum , or a hooligan ...

I have the shard and love it. I understand the logic from a mass production standpoint to utilize existing parameters, but if you're going to introduce a "new' knife in that format at least use a different blade steel. Maybe VG-10 or even AUS 8 at that price point. Civivi has very good quality for the price point, but it seems a lazy offering with the fiend, not very attractive.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Hey David, thanks for watching! I agree, Civivi quality is among the best in the budget arena. I’m a big fan. Some new blade steels would be nice.

I don't know why they didn't call it what it is, the Shard 2.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much for watching. Yeah, it’s a little odd for sure. The handle material is an upgrade and I prefer the hollow grind, but I don’t know that I’d call it a “new release”.

Wow civivi is chunking them out now days. This one isn't for me Thanks for the look Sean

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

You bet, thanks for watching Rodney!

clones wars? lol

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

Wow! I’m also a little surprised that it’s basically the same knife as the Shard! Seems a little lazy. I agree, just call it the Shard 2.0. Don’t act like it’s a new knife. 🙄 I do like the looks of this one better than the Shard though. I like the shape of the blade hole better, I’d prefer the new hollow grind, and I feel like the handle presents as a nicer knife than the cf inlay combined with the bright color on the Shard.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. Seems odd to call it something new, but it’s absolutely an upgrade in the areas you mentioned like the blade grind and the handle material/aesthetic.

It is a Shard with the hole in blade of the Shredder so it can be flicked opened. That was the biggest problem I heard with the Shard was the finger whole was not big enough to get your finger into in order to flick it. So they took the knife which did finger flick hole the best aka Shredder and put it on the little fiend. I don't see myself getting the knife. If I did I would probably see if the scales from the Shard would swap out. I think this is a perfect example of a company putting out products too quick. I hope that is the case otherwise they did a minor redesign of another knife that didn't sell as well as expected and reteleased it with a better flicking hole.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it definitely ginger flicks well, and I took them both apart and all of the parts (scales, liners, blades) are interchangeable between the two.

Yeah, too close a design to have a legit reason to call it something different, in my opinion.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

That’s just lazy.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Yep

Jesus get to the point already. This should be 5 minutes

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

That’s the best thing about having my own channel, I can make my videos as long as I please.