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SHOP CASE KNIVESThe Civivi Pyrus stands in a category of its own, a compact utility knife built for people who want standout performance wrapped in a design that refuses to blend in. Its 0.65-inch hawkbill blade may be small, but it cuts far above its weight thanks to Sandvik 14C28N steel and a rugged black stonewash finish. This is a blade made for real work, not show.
Its slip-joint setup uses a double-detent system for confident blade retention without relying on a lock. Add in the caged ceramic ball-bearing pivot and the Pyrus opens with an unexpectedly smooth, snappy action that makes the knife feel alive in hand. Every flip reinforces just how well-engineered it is.
But the Pyrus’s most striking feature is its shape. It doesn’t just disappear in your pocket—it does so with style. The OD green G-10 scales enhance grip and durability while maintaining that distinctive circular silhouette. Stainless steel liners and a G-10 back spacer add strength without adding weight, keeping the knife around a single ounce. A reversible wire clip finishes the package, offering slim, ambidextrous carry.
Designed by Ostap Hel, this knife proves that compact doesn’t mean conventional. The circular closed form, aggressive little hawkbill blade, and minimalist flipper tab come together in a design that’s both practical and irresistibly unique.
And when it’s time to grab one, Smoky Mountain Knife Works is the place to look. As the world’s largest knife store and a true Tennessee landmark, SMKW draws more than 1.5 million visitors every year to its legendary showroom in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. It’s a destination that turns knife curiosity into obsession.