The Civivi models were some of Elijah's last large scale production collaborations, they all followed a similar theme and style. These were trimmed down models more direct in the language of use and design. They all featured the signature triangle blade window and more simple construction, they were all liner locks in various trim levels. The Civivi line changed the feel of Elijahs designs and made them even more accessible to all price ranges, the scales on these featured his contoured lines but in stead of the full 3D the lines were cut into the scales and left flat.
The Civivi Model C903 Anthropos
The Anthropos would be the first offering in WE Knives new more affordable Civivi line, this model would be easy on the eyes and hands and premiere Elijahs new logo he would use for this line of knives. The Anthropos was met with initial success as ISHAM fans had better access to his work and this model would stand on its own as a testament to quality at a great price.
Civivi Knives Model C903A Anthropos
Civivi Knives Model C903B Anthropos
Civivi Knives Model C903C Anthropos
Civivi Knives Model C903D Anthropos
Civivi Knives Model C903DS Anthropos
Civivi Knives Model C903DS-2 Anthropos
Civivi Knives Model C903DS-3 Anthropos
The Civivi Model C904 Plethiros
The Plethiros would continue in the line of more affordable designs but push the ergonomic potentials, the overall profile of this model very much refrances the Arrakis with its humped handle giving the knife a very forward hand feel. The Plethiros also featured a pleasing cargon fiber laminated G10 handle scale to give the knife a little esthetic improvement over the previous Anthropos.
Civivi Knives Model C904A Plethiros
Civivi Knives Model C904B Plethiros
Civivi Knives Model C904C Plethiros
Civivi Knives Model C904D Plethiros
Civivi Knives Model C904DS Plethiros
Civivi Knives Model C904DS-2 Plethiros
Civivi Knives Model C904DS-3 Plethiros
Civivi Knives Model C904DS-4 Plethiros
The Civivi Model C905 McKenna
This was a pivotal model for Elijah in many ways, first of which was the name he chose to honor the infamous teacher Terence McKenna. Second the super sleek design preference was part of his new exploration into pulling as much out of as little as he could. Could he pull his iconic style out of fewer lines and dramatic handles? Yes in fact he could! Including the signature triangle in the blade the McKenna would carve out a portion of the market just for itself.
Early rending of the McKenna, pulled from Instagram
Early rending of the McKenna, pulled from Instagram
Civivi Knives Model C905A McKenna
Civivi Knives Model C905B McKenna
Civivi Knives Model C905C McKenna
Civivi Knives Model C905D McKenna
Civivi Knives Model C905DS McKenna
Civivi Knives Model C905DS-2 McKenna
Civivi Knives Model C905DS-3 McKenna
The Civivi Model C20013 Lazar
The follow up to Elijah's McKenna design would be the Civivi Model 20013 The Lazar, aptly named after famous conspiracy theorist Bob Lazar. This model would go under the same rigor of trimmed down design as the Mckenna but offer a more Persian style upswept blade and the iconic handle scale contours. The Lazar would see even more success than the McKenna, the release of this model would be at peak interest / fame of Elijah and people were excited to carry something from this designer.
Civivi Knives Model C20013-1 Lazar
Civivi Knives Model C20013-2 Lazar
Civivi Knives Model C20013DS-1 Lazar
Civivi Knives Model C20013DS-2 Lazar