CIVIVIBaby Banter Pocket Folding Knife for EDC, 2.34" Blade Small Knife with Titanium Thumb Stud Opener C19068S-5 (Green)

I really like this knife; it has a lot going for it. It is for every day carry, but not really for heavy duty use. That should be obvious based on the super small size and light weight. That being said, it is functional enough to handle most things I run into on a daily basis. That is opening packages, light cardboard cutting, stripping wire, opening envelopes, etc. Also, it is somewhat fun to fidget with, though a button lock is more fun.Pros* Good fit and finish* Comes in pink* Nitro-V is one of the best steels you can get in this price range* Excellent finger choil size and placement; it really protects your thumb when operating the liner lock* I have no trouble operating it left or right handed* It came reasonably sharp* Good lock-up; little blade play* With the finger choil and the jimping on the blade, I can grip it with my full hand. Smaller hands may fit on just the handle.Cons:* The thumb stud is such that it makes free hand sharpening slightly harder* I consider the value to be fair, but not amazing* It can be made sharper than factory if you have the right stones and the skill* Now I want the Big Banter, the Baby Banter 2, the wharncliffe version and the fixed blade Baby Banter and I don't have enough money for all of that.

The size of this knife is great for the accessory pocket in most of my jeans. At one time it was called a watch pocket, as I mostly refer to it as such. The knife is sharp and a good utilitarian use when I need to cut something. I would recommend this vendor and the product. Great shipping time and good quality.

This is a must have pocket knife. It comes very sharp and easy to keep sharp with a good whetstone. It's small enought to carry in your pocket comfortably and is very handy. I own 2 of them, one a spare in case I lose the original...

Throw this in your pocket with your car key, a Fisher Space Pen and your AirPods and you're good to go with room to spare! Spoiler: I really, really like this knife.To begin, I'm a 6'4'' pianist—I'm not a little dude, and I don't have small hands. However, I love small things. I like the smallest, lightest option to minimize total weight. Plus small is just fun (maybe it's psychological because I'm dealing with tall person problems...). A friend purchased the Baby Banter the day of its release, and he let me handle it. I had to get one.So I sold my Para 3 LW and ordered a blue Baby: it came in today.- The action on this knife is so smooth. When I let my buddy try it he asked, "Is this assisted?" The ceramic bearings are just nuts! It flicks open with the action and momentum of a bigger knife. It has the most satisfying "THWICK" as the liner lock engages (which is well designed as well).- The thumb studs are large and not super sharp or aggressive. They make deployment very easy.- The G10 is fantastic. Previously the only knives I've had with G10 I didn't really like until the Elementum, and I don't love those scales either. But something about the weight and the finish on the Baby's scales just complete the package. The blue is bright and different from all the navy I have (heh heh). It has the perfect amount of grip without being super aggressive (and I'm looking at you, Byrd Robin 2). There's a slight dip in the scales on the show side to allow access to the liner lock; I've seen complaints that the OG Banter's liner lock protrudes above the scales, so this is a thoughtful design element.- The liner lock has good jimping that is very aggressive, but not finger-shredding. The Elementum has much smoother jumping, but the BB's is not an issue. It's grippy, and the lock isn't too stiff.- The choil is a total game changer on this knife. My brother has a squid, and it's a nice little knife. But it's short in my hands! This choil is great and turns a very pocketable knife to a four-finger gripper. My only complaint (with the entire knife, and it's more of a concern) is that there is no "guard" or lip where the choil becomes the blade. Spydercos do this really well, and, yeah it's not quite as slick looking, but it gives a little safeguard. Maybe in use this won't be a big deal, but I am a little concerned about sliding my index finger on the blade. [EDIT: I did throw a simple lanyard in the large lanyard hole; this lets me get a better grip on the knife without using the choil.]- The pocket clip is the icing on the cake. You know deep carry? It's super deep. You like recessed clip screws? It's got it. BUT WAIT—the clip itself is recessed, so you wind up with only the pivot screw slightly raised from the scales; otherwise, it's a one-level surface along the whole side of the knife. That's amazing attention to detail, AND for a knife that's $60.- It's just adorable.- I'm curious to see how this steel holds up as it gets into nerdier hands. But it came really sharp out of the box (which had a Baby Banter and an Elementum sticker, I might add).- My biggest complaint is that the thumb studs protrude beyond the G10 scales. This means that between the tight pocket clip and the studs, it's difficult to clip the knife in your pocket. As time's gone on, this has been a big annoyance. Still, I love the knife. But it's annoying. The nefarious stud is on the left side, and it's not a lefty friendly knife, so I don't understand why that thumb stud was designed to be such a pain.Overall, this is a folder that I'm super excited about. It feels like really good value. The attention to detail is really great, and as much as I love Spyderco and my N5LW, this knife really makes it hard to take it out of my pocket for another knife (as if the Elementum didn't give my beloved N5LW enough of a run for its money). Really, when you can get something this nice for this price in this package, how much more of a knife do you need for EDC? For me, it's opening packages and light-use cutting stuff.Definitely this is my new favorite EDC knife, and I highly recommend to anybody that doesn't need a tank! I'm excited to see some variants :)

I generally like CIVIVI knives. This one is just average build quality IMO, but was not super expensive, so that’s a plus. Also, it is relatively small with a clip, and PINK — which was what I was looking for. I really like the shape of the blade. The action and lock are just average, but again, totally fair for the price paid.

Love this little knife. It comes very sharp, has a nice weight to it and looks amazing. Great value for the money.

I have bought several now. IMO the perfect edc. Size, grip and build quality all great

The CIVIVI Baby Banter is proof that size isn’t everything—at least when it comes to pocket knives. With a 2.34” blade, this little guy might not look intimidating, but don’t let that fool you. It’s like the scrappy underdog in an action movie: compact, precise, and always ready to cut something (probably a box, but let’s pretend it’s something cooler).Made with high-quality steel, the Baby Banter’s blade is razor-sharp and ready to slice through your daily tasks like a hot knife through butter—or at least through stubborn plastic packaging. The titanium thumb studs give it a premium feel, while the liner lock keeps things secure, so you don’t accidentally turn your EDC session into a trip to urgent care.The blacked-out design screams “tactical,” even if all you’re doing is cutting an apple at your desk. It fits in your pocket like it was meant to be there, and the ergonomic handle makes sure it stays put in your hand without slipping like a bar of soap.Final Verdict: 9.5/10 – Tiny but mighty. The Baby Banter is the pocket knife equivalent of a pit bull—small, tough, and full of personality. Perfect for EDC, fidget-worthy, and sharp enough to handle business.