Although this is not my favourite Finch, it still has that great action that you find on much more expensive knives. I’m not a big fan of the name and I would have liked to see an iconic Finch shield on the scales. Still, it does have that wonderful pocket knife feel— compact, light (this one has milled liners), very easy to carry, great ergonomics despite its small size. The Wharncliffe blade is a really practical choice for everyday tasks, small but sturdy.

This is an awesome knife!!! I love everything about it, including the size (I usually prefer 3.25-3.5" blades for EDC). High quality build, great action, and very fidget friendly.

There is a reason (or 2 or 3) this knife is and remains to be so popular. From the ridiculously smooth action, solid usable blade shape, size, weight, ergonomics etc. Potentially a perfect EDC for just about anyone. Will be buying more Elementum's and Civivi's solely due to my experience with this knife.

Great little 5th pocket/Keychain knife. Assist is smooth. Not too difficult to close. Good edge from the factory. Disappears in a pocket in a good way.

Great little 5th pocket knife. Smooth action. Snappy, and a very decent edge right from the factory. Will buy more CJRB's for my collection.

A great bargain for the price.
Flawless drop open/shut operation.
Fits my hand as if molded just for me.

A beautiful knife, and a great everyday pocket knife.

I don't over work my knive, it used infrequently but I always have it when I need it. This knife is easy to carry, came incredibly sharp and is more than capable for my needs. Going to order a couple more for gifts.

Save your money this thing suckssss

It's a nice knife but the liners were sharp and have to be filed down all.around including the flipper.

The Kobold 2.0, the latest brainchild of Indonesian designer Sebastian Irawan, is an iteration of the original Kobold: significantly longer, but also more affordable due to its use of less expensive materials (154CM steel & Micarta in the former, versus S35VN & titanium in the latter). I haven't handled the original Kobold, so I can't really make any detailed comparisons between the two beyond that.

On its own merits, though, the Kobold 2.0 is a great folding knife, both in design & execution. With a 3.6" blade & an overall length over 8", it might be a bit too large for most people as an EDC knife, but I find the size to be reasonable for a work knife. The flat-ground modified Wharncliffe/sheepsfoot blade is very slicey, and has a cut-out near the tip that is a perfect landing spot for the index finger when making precise cuts or skinning game/processing animal protein.

Ergonomics are likewise excellent. The thick handle has a grippy texture & its slight swayback shape provides excellent contact against the palm's thenar eminence. There is a forward scallop for the index finger & a choil allows one to choke up on the blade but the overall handle shape is neutral enough that it doesn't get in the way of different grips: hammer grip, reverse grip, sabre grip, pinch grip, "Filipino grip", pikal grip—they all feel reasonably comfortable & secure, though some obviously feel more suited to the design than others. The knife weighs over 4 oz., but it is well-balanced & is nimble in hand.

The Kobold 2.0's great handling & long blade do sacrifice some ease of carry, however. It feels sizeable in-pocket, but if you carry your folder in a dedicated pocket as I do, this is a non-issue.

The blade lock-up is solid, and the combination of the Walker liner lock & an internal stop-pin press-fit into the blade tang provides more than enough strength & stability for reasonable work folding knife use. Deployment & closing action, as with most current production Kizers, is among the best in the industry. The opening hole is at an ideal location on the blade for thumb-flicking, Spydie-flicking, and slow-rolling. There's also a secondary front flipper opening mechanism: it isn't the best that I've tried on a Kizer, but it works reliably with the "lighter" motion using the side of the thumb. However, I haven't been able to consistently "knuckle" it open with the index finger, and the end of the tang is too low relative to the pivot to work with the so-called "reacharound" method.

The fit & finish on my Kobold 2.0 specimen is impeccable, I am especially impressed with the contouring & milling on the Micarta handle scales

This version of the Kobold 2.0 does cost a tad more than many of the 154CM & Micarta liner-locks in the Kizer line-up, but it isn't outrageous given the knife's larger-than-average size, distinct design, & airtight execution. Personally, I think the slightly more expensive blacked-out edition of the Kobold 2.0 with a CPM 4V blade & aluminum handles offers better value (if one doesn't mind a non-stainless tool steel blade). That said, a folding knife is my primary work tool, so my steel preferences will always skew towards more premium formulations that offer more edge retention & edge stability than most people will ever need. Kizer's production heat treat of 154CM is industry-leading, and offers more than enough performance for the majority of users. Paired with Irawan's excellent design chops, the Kobold 2.0 in 154CM & Micarta is a great option for anyone looking for a folding work knife or a larger EDC folder

Great little edc fixed blade. Very comfortable to appendix carry on you belt as the whole setup is very thin on the belt. Only complaint is the handle being thin makes it a little difficult to hold, after I put on paracord wrap it was much better. Blade steel is ok but on the softer side.. fine for small everyday tasks and takes an edge easily.

Great knife

Perfect way to dress up your gear easily

Amazing action, razor sharp super steel what’s not to like?

Good deal.

Beaty, Light, great ergo. Action is fantastic. 2 of my favourite ways to open and close. 100% blade and knife utility, no dead save lost for choil. Xtra long handle. Love the carbon fiber. Titanium is light and feel is great. Gorgeous.

Shipping was quick, and the knife performs very very well. Edge retention is solid and the blade has the perfect amount of flex. Handle remains grippy even when dealing with pike. Only thing reason I gave it a 4 star is the sheath is pretty cheap. Would have liked to see a kydex sheath to keep the 9" blade safe.

Honestly a really high quality mat

Nice EDC. It came pretty sharp. Only thing I would like to see is instructions on how Sencut recommends wood handle care.
Overall very good value.

Love it.