THE CIVIVI CLINGMAN Real World TESTED Best Damn EDC Knife
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Looking for the ultimate EDC knife? The CIVIVI Clingman might be the one. Designed by Taylor Martin of Best Damn EDC, this compact front flipper with a 2.99 inch Nitro V blade is built for real world performance. In this episode, we put it through hard testing across five key performance categories.
Does it live up to the hype? Check out our ECURT Index scores and why this knife might be the best compact carry of 2025.
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ECURT Index Performance Breakdown
Everyday Carry Performance – 8.2/10
• Weight: 9
• Size: 9.5
• Ease of Use: 8
• Materials: 7.3
• Price: 7
Culinary Performance – 7.8/10
• Meat: 8.5
• Tomato: 7.5
• Cheese: 8.5
• Bread: 7.5
• Chopping: 7
Utility Performance – 8.0/10
• Wire Cutting: 7
• Hose Cutting: 7.5
• Scraping: 7.5
• Leather Cutting: 8.5
• Cardboard Cutting: 8.5
Rugged Use – 8.0/10
• Tip Pry: 8
• Featherstick Carving: 8.5
• Rope Cutting: 7
• Zip Tie Cutting: 8
• Coat Hanger Cutting: 8
Extreme Strength Test – 4.9/10
• Screwdriver Endurance: 5
• Batoning Strength: 7
• Bolt Impact Test: 7
• Digging Performance: 3.5
• Brick Resistance: 2
Total Score Across All Categories: 36.9/50
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Specifications
• Blade Length: 2.99 inches
• Overall Length: 7.01 inches
• Blade Steel: Nitro V
• Handle Material: G10
• Weight: 2.8 ounces
• Clip: Titanium Tip Up Left or Right Carry
• Deployment: Front Flipper and Thumb Stud
• Designer: Taylor Martin (Best Damn EDC)
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Final Thoughts
The Civivi Clingman stands out as one of the best compact everyday carry knives under 100 dollars in 2025. Whether you are looking for a reliable folding knife for urban carry, outdoor survival tasks, or bushcraft testing, this blade offers balanced performance across every category.
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