The CIVIVI Baby Banter is a compact everyday carry folding knife designed by Ben Petersen, built to deliver reliable cutting utility in a lightweight package. It features a flat-ground Nitro-V steel blade with a durable black stonewashed finish that ensures excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance for daily tasks.
Constructed with textured black G10 handle scales and nested stainless steel liners, this folder offers a secure grip and a robust nested liner lock mechanism. Smooth manual deployment is powered by caged ceramic ball bearings and a dual titanium thumb stud, paired with a reversible deep-carry pocket clip for convenient everyday carry.
Key Features
Brand
CIVIVI
Model Number
C19068S-2
Model Name
Baby Banter
Designer
Ben Petersen
Blade Material
Nitro-V
Blade Hardness
58-60HRC
Blade Grind
Flat
Blade Finish
Black Stonewashed
Blade Length
59.4 mm
Blade Thickness
2.3 mm
Handle Material
G10
Handle Color
Black
Handle Thickness
10.3 mm
Overall Length
138.7 mm
Closed Length
79.3 mm
Width
25.9 mm
Overall Height (Include Clip)
14.8 mm
Knife Weight
56.5 g
Locking Mechanism
Nested Liner Lock
Pivot Assembly
Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing
Thumb Stud Material
6AL4V Titanium
Pocket Clip
Tip-Up, R/L
Clip Material
Stainless Steel
Screws Material
Stainless Steel
Liner Material
Stainless Steel
Frequently asked questions
What steel is used for the blade?
The blade is made from Nitro-V stainless steel with a hardness rating of 58-60HRC and a black stonewashed finish.
What is the locking and opening mechanism on this knife?
It uses a nested liner lock mechanism for secure lockup and opens smoothly via a 6AL4V titanium thumb stud on caged ceramic ball bearings.
Can the pocket clip be adjusted for left-handed carry?
Yes, the stainless steel deep-carry pocket clip is reversible for tip-up right or left-hand carry.
What are the dimensions and weight of this knife?
It features an overall length of 138.7 mm, a blade length of 59.4 mm, a closed length of 79.3 mm, and weighs 56.5 g.
The CIVIVI Baby Banter is a compact everyday carry folding knife designed by Ben Petersen, built to deliver reliable cutting utility in a lightweight package. It features a flat-ground Nitro-V steel blade with a durable black stonewashed finish that ensures excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance for daily tasks.
Constructed with textured black G10 handle scales and nested stainless steel liners, this folder offers a secure grip and a robust nested liner lock mechanism. Smooth manual deployment is powered by caged ceramic ball bearings and a dual titanium thumb stud, paired with a reversible deep-carry pocket clip for convenient everyday carry.
Key Features
Brand
CIVIVI
Model Number
C19068S-2
Model Name
Baby Banter
Designer
Ben Petersen
Blade Material
Nitro-V
Blade Hardness
58-60HRC
Blade Grind
Flat
Blade Finish
Black Stonewashed
Blade Length
59.4 mm
Blade Thickness
2.3 mm
Handle Material
G10
Handle Color
Black
Handle Thickness
10.3 mm
Overall Length
138.7 mm
Closed Length
79.3 mm
Width
25.9 mm
Overall Height (Include Clip)
14.8 mm
Knife Weight
56.5 g
Locking Mechanism
Nested Liner Lock
Pivot Assembly
Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing
Thumb Stud Material
6AL4V Titanium
Pocket Clip
Tip-Up, R/L
Clip Material
Stainless Steel
Screws Material
Stainless Steel
Liner Material
Stainless Steel
Frequently asked questions
What steel is used for the blade?
The blade is made from Nitro-V stainless steel with a hardness rating of 58-60HRC and a black stonewashed finish.
What is the locking and opening mechanism on this knife?
It uses a nested liner lock mechanism for secure lockup and opens smoothly via a 6AL4V titanium thumb stud on caged ceramic ball bearings.
Can the pocket clip be adjusted for left-handed carry?
Yes, the stainless steel deep-carry pocket clip is reversible for tip-up right or left-hand carry.
What are the dimensions and weight of this knife?
It features an overall length of 138.7 mm, a blade length of 59.4 mm, a closed length of 79.3 mm, and weighs 56.5 g.