Civivi’s Latest “Knife” Might Actually Be Its Most Useful Yet

Feast your eyes on one clever, compact multi-tool with a very specific purpose.

Close-up of a metallic multi-tool with a circular textured knob and a serrated blade on a teal background.

By Steve Mazzucchi

Published 3 hours ago

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For knife knerds, Civivi’s reputation is pretty well established.

The mid-level option of three We Knife brands offers knives that look great, perform well and don’t bust your budget.

Two compact multi-tool sets with fork attachments, one in black and one in tan, on a textured dark surface. — The new Partake will be available in two hues, black and bronze.

However, occasionally the brand steps outside its comfort zone, with interesting results.

The latest example? The Partake, a sleek spork replacer that’s as pocketable as any of the brand’s more predictable offerings.

Instant silverware

In fairness, I should note that Civivi is hardly the first to experiment with spork alternatives.

Gerber has an absolute banger with its Compleat Utensil Set, which packs a ton of culinary utility into a 2.3-ounce package.

Hand holding a compact black and silver folding spoon with a clip and circular grip. — At a closed length of 4.37 inches, the Partake is much more pocketable than Gerber’s Compleat Utensil set.

However, at 7.75 inches long, it’s not really an EDC item so much as it is an indispensable camp accessory.

Closer in function to the Partake is Poler’s Nobo, a super-affordable three-piece fork/knife/spoon set.

Compact multi-tool with a foldable serrated knife and spoon held in a hand. — The Partake’s buttery blade might actually make it through security, though I would not bank on it.

Also integrating a bottle opener, the Nobo is pretty damn handy, if a bit clunky and non-TSA-friendly.

At $37 and $25, both of these options are notably cheaper than the Partake, as well.

Civivi’s selling points

Caveats aside, the Partake still offers some unique benefits, covering a couple of bases the others don’t.

First off, with a closed length of 4.37 inches, it is much more pocketable than Gerber’s offering, ready to deploy in a flash during your next stop at a food truck or snack-laden park gathering with friends.

Hand holding a black multi-tool with a fork on one end and a bottle opener on the other. — The fork extends nicely for practical use, while the bottle/can opener (theoretically) doubles as a seatbelt cutter.

Second, its butter knife-like blade just might skate through TSA in a way that the Nobo definitely would not. (I am not making any promises, however.)

While that implement lacks a sharp cutting edge, Civivi claims the bottle/can opener doubles as a seatbelt cutter, introducing some life-saving utility to the mix.

None of that really justifies the $105 price tag for me, nor do materials, largely stainless steel and aluminum, that tip the scales at 4.17 ounces.

What really puts it over the top is the fact that the execution is incredibly slick.

Brown multi-tool with fork and spoon attachments held in hands against a dark background. — Befitting the overall elegance of the Partake, separating the two pieces requires only a firm twist.

The two pieces fit together seamlessly, yet can be separated with a twist before the various pieces are smoothly unfolded.

By all indications, including the brand’s own social media postings, the haptic satisfaction looks high.

Cutting down on disposable utensil waste while feeling like the coolest knife nerd around? Pretty close to priceless.

Availability and pricing

Civivi’s upgraded Partake prototype debuts this weekend at Blade Show West 2025 in Salt Lake City. You can sign up now to be notified when the $105 multi-tool is available for purchase.

Compact black and silver foldable camping utensils set with a fork and spoon, branded Civivi.

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About the Author:

Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone’s bike seat is at the proper height.

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