Boasting karambit heritage and a unique form factor, the new Civivi Pyrus is a sharp talking point.

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It’s easy to say that utility knives are worth a dime. Then something really different – ​​like Zero-6061 from Rivery MFG Or The Palmer Clear by James Brand – crosses your path and makes you think twice.

That’s exactly what’s happening right now as we see an awesome new offering from Polish knife designer Ostap Hel and the Chinese knife manufacturer Civivi: the Pyrus. Because wtf, okay??

History of the blade

Before we get into what this new knife can do, let’s take a look at where it comes from. Knife enthusiasts will likely recognize the blade shape as a karambit, which probably last made GP headlines with the launch of Provoke innovatively deployed by CRKT.

Although this type of blade is generally associated with the combat knife category – particularly the Filipino martial arts of Arnis, Kali and Eskrima – its history goes back much further. The image below might help explain it.

The day after Halloween, it may be appropriate to examine an object that so clearly resembles the Reaper’s scythe. And yet at this point it is important to remember that practical use by man is not so much in harvesting souls as in performing tasks related to agriculture. threshing and clearing brush.

But let’s talk about history: the Internet tells us fakes can date back to 5,000 BCas used in Cucuteni–Trypillia culture.

Uncommon utility

Fast forward to today and what we have here isn’t exactly an essential farming tool. After all, the 14C28N hawkbill blade is only 0.65 inches long.

However, when it comes to common household tasks like opening letters, cutting packaging tape, and removing labels from clothing, this handy little tip is really all you need.

What adds to the charm is the way it works. Slide your finger into the hole, use your thumb to open the slip joint blade and you’re ready to go. The G10 (or carbon fiber) scale adds a certain class to the proceedings, and in an almost comical touch, the ring-shaped wire pocket clip is reversible.

The surprising usefulness of this little knifeBut it’s no laughing matter.

Availability and price

The black G10-handled Civivi Pyrus shown here is arriving soon (we’re confirming the actual release date with a brand rep, stay tuned) for $35. A similar bias with a burgundy G10 handle will also cost $35, while a version with carbon fiber handle will go for $47.

Civivi Pyrus