CIVIVI Purr Flipper Slip Joint Pocket Knife - 1.83" Satin Nitro-V Blade - Pink and White G-10 Handle (C25054-4)
Product Description
Navigating daily cutting tasks in strict corporate environments, schools, or travel hubs often introduces a frustrating hurdle: traditional tactical blades look far too aggressive and violate localized legal length restrictions. Carrying a bulky locking folder can draw unwanted anxiety during simple packages-opening chores, yet standard historical pen knives lack smooth modern deployment mechanics and force an uncomfortable two-handed operation. The CIVIVI Purr (C25054-4) effortlessly cures this pocket vulnerability. Combining an ultra-compact, non-locking slip joint architecture with a playful, feline-inspired aesthetic, this pocket companion injects refreshing lighthearted personality into your everyday gear grid without sacrificing elite structural cutting capability.
The technical core of the C25054-4 Purr relies on a nimble 1.83-inch clip point blade precision forged from premium Nitro-V stainless steel. Enriched with nitrogen and vanadium elements, this advanced specialized alloy achieves a beautiful synchronization of fine edge stability, high stain resistance, and great micro-grain impact toughness. The blade features an elegant satin finish and a high-performance flat grind that tapers into a razor-sharp utility edge, maximizing slicing efficiency through strings, plastics, and tape. This capable steel is neatly housed inside an open-backed handle framework composed of skeletonized stainless steel liners wrapped in multi-toned pink and white G-10 composite scales, cleverly machined to replicate the charming profile of a cat's face and belly.
Functionally, the Purr delivers a remarkably smooth, highly unique mechanical experience that sets a new standard for modern slip joint pocket knives. While traditional pocket tools require a slow two-handed nail nick pull, the Purr features a hidden flipper tab structured as the cat's "ears." Pressing down firmly on the jimped ear tab pivots the blade open effortlessly on a high-tolerance, caged ceramic ball bearing system. Because it is a legal slip joint mechanism, the blade does not lock open; instead, a double-detent spring system holds the blade safely extended with a reassuring tactile stop, paired with a deliberate 90-degree half-stop safety pause during closure. Complete with a deep-carry wire pocket clip and a pre-installed black paracord lanyard, this 1.5-ounce pocket novelty serves as a zero-fail conversation starter.
*EDC Bench Notes & Pocket Care Guidance:
The CIVIVI Purr is engineered as an incredibly accessible and low-maintenance pocket asset, but basic preventative care preserves its snappy manual performance over a lifetime of carry. Because the blade rotates on high-precision caged ceramic ball bearings rather than traditional heavy bronze washers, periodically blow out the pivot pocket with compressed air to clear away collected pocket lint or adhesive shipping debris. A single sparse drop of lightweight folding knife oil applied directly to the internal detent balls will maintain its crisp deployment acoustics. Since this is a non-locking double-detent slip joint system, always prioritize linear cutting pressure and avoid severe spinal spine-whacking or heavy prying forces that could overcome the spring retention.
Key Features
- **Charming Feline Aesthetics:** Painstakingly CNC-machined to replicate a stylized cat profile, utilizing the flipper tab as ears and scale patterns to simulate a whiskers and belly layout.
- **Premium Nitro-V Steel:** The compact 1.83-inch clip point blade utilizes nitrogen-fortified metallurgy to secure superior wear resistance, uniform edge life, and complete atmospheric rust immunity.
- **Caged Ceramic Ball Bearings:** Upgrades traditional sluggish slip joint mechanics with a fluid bearing pivot, enabling instantaneous, snappy one-handed flipper deployment.
- **Globally Legal Slip Joint:** Employs a non-locking double-detent safety retention framework complete with a 90-degree half-stop, making it highly compliant for travel and restrictive zones.
- **Textured Pink & White G-10:** Multi-layered, non-warping G-10 composite scales handle rugged daily dropping impacts while providing a warm, high-traction slip-resistant purchase.
- **Discreet Wire Pocket Clip:** Outfitted with a low-profile stainless steel deep-carry wire clip and a pre-tied paracord tail lanyard to comfortably anchor inside coin or uniform pockets.
Product Specifications
- Brand: CIVIVI Knives
- Line: Premium Slip Joint Line
- Model: Purr
- MPN: C25054-4 / C250544
- UPC: 724065717764
- Designer: CIVIVI In-House Design Team
- Country of Origin: China
- Blade Length: 1.83 Inches (46.6 mm)
- Closed Length: 2.76 Inches (70.0 mm)
- Overall Length: 4.59 Inches (116.6 mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.080 Inches (2.0 mm)
- Blade Material: Nitro-V Stainless Steel
- Blade Hardness: 59-61 HRC
- Blade Style: Clip Point
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Satin Finished
- Edge Type: Plain Edge
- Handle Material: Layered G-10 Composite Scales
- Handle Frame: Skeletonized Stainless Steel Liners
- Handle Color: Pink with White Inlay Accent
- Handle Thickness: 0.43 Inches (11.0 mm)
- Lock Type: Non-Locking Double-Detent Slip Joint
- Deployment Mechanism: Cat-Ear Flipper Tab / Manual Nail Nick
- Pivot Assembly: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing System
- Pocket Clip: Stainless Steel Wire Clip (Right Hand, Tip-Up Carry)
- Additional Assets: Pre-Installed Black Paracord Lanyard
- Weight: 1.54 oz (43.6 g)
