Three New Civivi and Sencut EDC Knives With a Safety Twist

Introduction

New from Civivi and its sister brand Sencut, three folding knives that all approach everyday carry from a safety-first angle: one is legal-friendly by design, one removes the sharp edge entirely, and one is a classic slip joint. Here is how they compare.

Civivi Purr

The Purr is an Ostap Hel design with a charming cat motif throughout. Two screws at the top of the handle form the eyes, the flipper tab doubles as an ear, and a flick of that ear pops out a 1.8-inch reverse tanto blade in Nitro-V steel with a black stonewashed finish. The wire pocket clip can read as a tail, or you can use the included lanyard in its place.

The whole knife weighs only about an ounce and a half, and notably it does not lock. That is the safety angle here: friction folders without a lock are legal in environments where lockback knives are not, and Civivi sells it in roughly four colors, including the purple G10 version shown here. Expect a street price around $50.

Civivi Drakonisk

The Drakonisk takes a different route to safety: it is a butterfly trainer with nothing sharp or pointed on the blade at all. That makes it a genuine fidget-friendly practice tool for learning flipping tricks without any risk, and because it uses bronze washers at the pivot, the action is very smooth.

It is built like a real knife: a satin-finished 9Cr18MoV blade in a classic clip point shape, 4.2 oz overall, and beautiful orange scales (black and silver are also available). Full retail is around $117, with a street price closer to $99. That may sound steep for a trainer, but quality matters here: a cheap trainer with the wrong weight or feel will not transfer skills well to a real blade later. This one is a fully functioning knife chassis that simply lacks the finish grind.

Sencut Brax

The Brax is Sencut’s first slip joint knife, built on the value-focused side of the family that also includes WE Knife and Civivi. You get green micarta scales, a D2 steel blade, and a very smooth operation with a giant fingernail cutout for two-handed opening. Street price sits around $37, and at roughly 3.5 oz it feels solid without being heavy.

Why the Half Stop Matters

The half-stop detent is described as an added safety feature, and it does more than slow the blade. Because the blade cannot snap open with gravity, the Brax avoids the “gravity knife” designation that restricts carry in some places. Even flipping it hard, there is no switchblade-like snap to the action. That is exactly why slip joints remain legal where one-handed flippers are not, and why the Brax makes sense for buyers navigating those rules.

Which One Should You Buy

All three address safety differently. The Purr is the light, playful pick for lock-restricted environments. The Drakonisk is the dedicated practice and fidget tool for learning butterfly skills on a quality build. The Brax is the most traditional of the three, offering quality micarta and decent steel at a budget-friendly price. The only real caution is with the Purr’s non-locking blade, which some users may find less secure in hand, and with the Drakonisk’s price for a blade you cannot sharpen into a working edge without committing to it.

Conclusion

Whether you want a legal-friendly cat-themed pocketknife, a smooth trainer to practice with, or a classic slip joint at a friendly price, this trio covers a lot of ground. Pick the one that matches your carry rules and how you actually use a knife day to day.