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Jack Wolf Mini Cyborg Jack Knife Review
- Pros: Stunningly beautiful and unique pink kyranite inlays. Wickedly slicey hollow-ground S90V blade. Incredibly thin behind-the-edge thickness of 0.015". Amazing walk and talk that's snappy, clicky, and crisp. Excellent fit and finish with immaculate attention to detail. Sleek, futuristic cyborg-inspired design. Lightweight and compact size for easy everyday carry. Comes with premium, collectible packaging.
- Cons: Not inexpensive, but you get what you pay for. 3.625" handle may be a bit small for larger hands. Pink kyranite inlays may not be to everyone's taste. Slip joint design means no lock for the blade. Limited availability and hard to get.
Greetings, and welcome back for a Jack Wolf Mini Cyborg Jack review. Today, I’m taking a look at a brand-new knife that just dropped. We got a new Jack Wolf knife, and this one may be my favorite slip joint I've ever handled.
It is very, very slick. And I'm talking about none other than the Jack Wolf Knives Mini Cyborg Jack.
Key Takeaways
- The Jack Wolf Mini Cyborg Jack is a brand new slip joint knife that may be my favorite ever handled. It's very, very slick.
- Blade is 2.625" long, 0.12" thick, and made from S90V steel with a wicked slicey hollow grind. Behind-the-edge thickness is just 0.015".
- Handle is 3.625" long, 0.45" thick and features stunning cosmic pink kyranite inlays that are mesmerizing, pearly, and glamorous looking.
- Walk-and-talk is incredibly perfect, snappy, clicky, and crisp—next level like on all Jack Wolf knives.
- Ergonomics are really, really good with no hotspots, but a larger regular Cyborg Jack with 3.25" blade would be perfect for bigger hands.
- Fit and finish is immaculate, as expected from Jack Wolf. You get a lot of knife for your money.
- Packaging is phenomenal and probably the most collectible of any knife. Includes pog, embossed cloth, stickers, and slip pouch.
Specs & Size Comparisons
Before we go further into this Jack Wolf Mini Cyborg Jack review, let's cover some overall specs.
| Specification | Value |
| Overall Length | 6.25" |
| Blade Length | 2.625" |
| Cutting Edge | 2.375" |
| Blade Width | 0.63" |
| Blade Thickness | 0.12" |
| Blade Material | CPM S90V |
| Blade Style | Clip Point |
| Blade Grind | Hollow |
| Finish | Black |
| Edge Type | Plain |
| Handle Length | 3.625" |
| Handle Width | 0.75" |
| Handle Thickness | 0.45" |
| Handle Material | Polymer |
| Frame/Liner | Titanium |
| Weight | 1.93 oz. |
| User | Right Hand, Left Hand |
| Sheath | Leather |
| Knife Type | Manual |
| Opener | Nail Nick |
| Pivot Type | Washers |
| Lock Type | Slip Joint |
| Country of Origin | China |
Knife Comparisons
To give you a better idea of how the Mini Cyborg Jack stacks up against other popular slip joint knives, let's dive into some size comparisons.
Jack Wolf Gunslinger Jack
First up is the Jack Wolf Gunslinger Jack, one of my personal favorites from the brand. The Mini Cyborg is noticeably smaller than the Gunslinger Jack, which has a longer blade and handle. If you're looking for a more compact slip joint, the Mini Cyborg definitely fits the bill. However, if you prefer a larger knife with more real estate for your hand, the Gunslinger Jack might be more your speed.
Kizer Feist
Next, let's compare the Mini Cyborg to the Kizer Feist. These two knives are very similar in overall size, with the Feist being just a hair longer. However, there are some notable differences in handle design. The Mini Cyborg has a more curved, organic shape to its handle, while the Feist sports a straighter, more traditional profile. Personally, I find the Mini Cyborg's handle to be more comfortable and ergonomic, but this comes down to personal preference.
Civivi Altus
Lastly, we have the Civivi Altus. This knife always throws me for a loop – it's deceptively long and feels larger than its measurements suggest. Compared to the Mini Cyborg, the Altus has a longer blade and handle, making it a bit less pocketable. However, the Altus does have a slightly thinner blade stock, which could be appealing if you prioritize slicing performance over strength.
Verdict
Overall, the Mini Cyborg Jack holds its own against these other popular slip joint options. It strikes a nice balance between compact size and usability, with a uniquely curved handle that sets it apart from the pack. While the Gunslinger Jack and Altus offer more blade and handle length, the Mini Cyborg is a great choice if you're looking for a smaller, more pocketable slip joint that doesn't sacrifice performance or style.
The Amazing Blade
As always, it starts with the blade, and as expected, this blade is pretty much perfected from Jack Wolf Knives. We have a behind-the-edge reading of 0.015" at the bottom of a wicked full hollow grind on this knife. It is absolutely fantastic.
There's something about a Jack Wolf knife – it's fun to caress the blade. Just don't caress it the wrong way: caress it the right way! So thin behind the edge, so wickedly slicey, it's really hard to beat what you get from a blade on a Jack Wolf knife. And of course, it has an excellent sharpening choil. It is very, very thin right behind the edge of that sharpened area.
That's really it for the blade. Yes, it has a nail nick, but as with pretty much all Jack Wolf knives, you don't need to use the nail nick. I don't really like using nail nicks sometimes because they chip off my fingernails. I would much rather just grab the blade, and there's just enough room here when closed to open it easily. There's a lot of real estate there to make it very, very easy to open. I really like that.
Stunning Kyranite Handle Scales
As beautiful, sleek, and awesome as the blade is, the handle kind of steals the show here for a couple of reasons. One, the angles and lines on this knife, while still somewhat simple, are definitely more of a new-age cyborg type of design. You have more angles around the inlay. Normally, it's rounded, but here, you kind of have a point that offsets.
It just works really well with the lines on the inlay, as well as the sleek angles on the handle. Definitely gives off those cyborg vibes. I really, really love the design. And then the pink kyranite—this stuff is pretty cool. I really don't care about pink one way or the other. It doesn't really matter, though, because combined with this black, it makes for a very sleek and cool-looking knife.
This kyranite material kind of reminds me of Raffir Noble. It's mesmerizing, pearly, and glamorous-looking—really, really cool stuff. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this particular version, and I think it will probably be one of the more popular versions just because of its rarity. You usually don't see something like this.
Ergos on this guy are really, really good. The one knock I would have personally is that if I like the Mini Cyborg Jack this much, I'm assuming there will be a regular Cyborg Jack that's bigger. And that is going to be the perfect Cyborg for me. While this does feel good in the hand, my fingers take up the whole handle. I would like a regular version, not a Mini, maybe with a 3.25" blade. I think that would be perfect for me.
But what we have here is still an amazing package that I think a lot of people are going to like. I don't think I have average hands—they may be slightly bigger or wider than normal. But this is going to fit really nicely for a lot of people. There are no hotspots: it feels great. And of course, with no pocket clip, it's going to be very, very comfy. Really nice hardware on this guy, too. It's just a very clean design overall.
Fit & Finish
I love the fit and finish on Jack Wolf Knives. They are not inexpensive, but you really get a lot of knife for your money, whether big or small. The action and the walk-and-talk are just as great as on all JWKs. Sometimes, the walk-and-talk feels a little stronger on smaller models—maybe it's just me, but it does feel like the walk-and-talk on this is just a hair stronger than some of the other models I've handled.
Not necessarily good or bad, just noticeable. Again, I've never been disappointed by the walk-and-talk on a Jack Wolf. I expect a very snappy, clicky, crisp walk-and-talk, and I've gotten that on every single one. Very consistent. Always be careful closing a slip joint, especially a Jack Wolf. Keep those fingers out of the way! You get bit by one of these, and it will not feel good. You'll probably be missing a chunk of finger – these things are razor sharp.
Premium Packaging
Of course, we've got to look at the packaging. I'd say Jack Wolf probably has the most collectible packaging of any knife, maybe ever. It's all the same stuff—you get a pog on top, a very nice embossed cloth, a couple of stickers, and the slip pouch tucked in there. Just a phenomenal, flawless presentation. Something that really makes it feel special and collectible. You can get it wherever has Jack Wolf knives for sale.
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Conclusion
To sum up this Jack Wolf Mini Cyborg Jack review—you are getting one fantastic knife in the Mini Cyborg Jack.
Let me know what you guys think of this model and Jack Wolf knives in general. I hope you enjoyed it. Have a great weekend, and until the next one, I'm out!
