Merriam-Webster defines Hooligan as “a usually young man who engages in rowdy or violent behavior especially as part of a group or gang: ruffian.” We don’t know if the definition perfectly fits the CIVIVI Hooligan or not, but it’s certainly a stout, mid-sized thumb stud opener that fits well in pocket (and hand for that matter) for EDC. Beyond that, this budget friendly “ruffian” offers everything you’d expect from a CIVIVI knife.
There are several versions of the CIVIVI Hooligan on the market around the same price point, but we’re going to focus on the one that caught our attention immediately – the snakeskin handled version.
The CIVIVI Hooligan features 2.98″ D2 tool steel drop point blade with a satin finish. At .12″ thick, it’s no slouch but isn’t over built. The dual thumb studs and bronze washer pivot make this ambidextrous folder easy to open and close one-handed.
The handles are what CIVIVI calls Snakeskin Micarta. One glance and you’ll notice that unlike the standard weave you’d see in most linen or canvas Micarta, this Micarta has an almost scale-like appearance. And, it’s definitely grippy, especially because of the three finger grooves in the palm.
This liner lock has stainless steel liners and closes down to just over 4″. The tip-up pocket clip is ambidextrous, but it’s not quite deep carry. The unlined lanyard hole is a nice touch on this knife as well.
The Hooligan opens to just over 7″ and weighs in at 3.2oz. It’s an easy ride in the pocket for this mid-size folder, which is surprising for the stoutness of the blade.
CIVIVI Hooligan Details
- 2.98″ D2 Tool Steel Drop Point Blade
- Satin Finish
- .12″ Thick
- Manual Opener
- Dual Thumb Studs
- Bronze Washer Pivot Assembly
- Linerlock
Snakeskin Micarta Handles- Steel Liners
- Ambidextrous Tip-up Pocket Clip
- 4.06″ Closed.
- 7.04″ Overall.
- 3.24oz.
The CIVIVI Hooligan makes for a nice-sized EDC. At $54, it won’t hurt your wallet either. If you’re interested in getting one of these knives, simply click any link in this article or the button below.
All images courtesy of Smoky Mountain Knife Works – smkw.com
