Sencut Stria Review: A Thin, Fast-Flipping Budget EDC

Open ivory G10 Sencut Stria held horizontally in Wayne’s hands — The S25112-1 Stria with ivory G10 and a satin D2 blade: Wayne’s Sharp World.

The Short Version

What I Like

Thin 0.08 in blade stock with a high flat grind
Excellent flipper that “rockets open,” plus easy thumb studs
Clean, modern ivory G10 that suits office carry
D2 steel at this price
Pocket-friendly, Elementum-sized footprint

What to Consider

Small point in the grip, noticeable but not painful
Cosmetic preference: black blade, hardware and clip

Opening and closing: Wayne’s Sharp World.

It had been a while since a smaller Sencut really caught my attention, but the Stria did it. This is a clean, lightweight little folder with a thin blade, ivory G10 scales and a flipper that works so, so well. The more I handle it, the more I like it.

At the $35.96 price of my review, there’s a lot to get excited about here. I have a couple of small preferences I’d change, but this is one of the better small Sencuts I’ve had my hands on.

Specifications and Design

The Stria keeps things straightforward: a liner lock, G10 scales and a satin D2 blade with a nearly full-height flat grind. I really like the straight-back profile. It looks clean and sleek without needing an elaborate blade shape.

Full Specs

Blade Length: 3.12 in
Overall Length: 7.24 in
Closed Length: 4.11 in
Blade Thickness: 0.08 in (2 mm)
Blade Steel & Grind: D2, flat grind, satin finish
Handle: Ivory G10; 0.43 in thick
Lock & Opening: Liner lock; rear flipper and dual thumb studs
Carry: Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Weight: 2.7 oz

These specifications are for the ivory G10 Sencut Stria S25112-1. The $35.96 figure is the price at the time of my review; the retailer links have current pricing.

Straight-back blade and satin finish: Wayne’s Sharp World.

The blade stock is only 0.08 inch thick. That is a big part of the appeal for me. Paired with that high flat grind, it gives the Stria the geometry I want to see in a small everyday slicer.

Thin blade stock, liners and handle thickness: Wayne’s Sharp World.

Size and Performance

The Civivi Elementum is a useful point of comparison. The Stria has a similar overall footprint, while the Sencut Mims, which is still my favorite Sencut, is noticeably larger.

Sencut Mims above ivory Stria and blue Civivi Elementum on a cutting mat — Top to bottom: Sencut Mims, Sencut Stria and Civivi Elementum: Wayne’s Sharp World.

If you like the Elementum’s size but want a different handle and blade profile, the Stria is an interesting alternative. The Elementum has that familiar drop point; this straight-back blade gives the Stria a different look.

I expect the Stria to be a very nice slicer based on its thin stock and grind. The Elementum’s deeper hollow grind is worth keeping in mind, though. Blade-stock thickness alone doesn’t tell the whole cutting story.

I’m also happy to see D2 at this price. It’s a familiar budget steel with good edge-retention potential.

Ergonomics and Features

The small forward finger recess gives me somewhere to settle my grip. There is a little point that I can feel against my hand, and I think that area could be improved. But it isn’t aggressive or irritating for me.

I can squeeze the handle and bear down without it becoming painful. I’d still refine that spot, but it doesn’t spoil the knife for me, especially at this price.

Grip and forward finger recess: Wayne’s Sharp World.

I like the ivory G10. The milled lines, light color and simple shape give the Stria a modern, almost sophisticated appearance. This is the sort of smaller knife I can see working well as an office carry.

Ivory G10 milling and clip details: Wayne’s Sharp World.

My bigger preference is purely visual: I’d love black hardware, a black clip and a black blade against these ivory scales. That would look fantastic. The satin clip isn’t my favorite choice here, although that’s about the appearance rather than a complaint about its function.

Clip-side profile: Wayne’s Sharp World.

Action and Deployment

This flipper is excellent. The notches give my finger a good purchase, and it takes very little effort to send the blade out. The detent feels dialed in on my sample. The blade just rockets open.

Flipper tab and its notches: Wayne’s Sharp World.

It’s a really satisfying, addictive little knife to flip. The action is one of the main reasons I keep coming back to it.

The thumb studs work well, too. I can middle-finger flick it or thumb flick it without a problem. You’re getting several enjoyable ways to open the knife, even though the flipper is the standout for me.

Middle-finger and thumb-stud opening: Wayne’s Sharp World.

Verdict and Final Thoughts

I really, really like the Stria. The thin blade, light weight, clean design and excellent action come together in a way that makes sense for a smaller everyday knife.

The little point in the grip and my preference for darker hardware are the things I’d change. They don’t outweigh what I enjoy here. At the original $35.96 price, this feels like a very good offering from Sencut.

If you want a pocket-friendly knife with a roughly three-inch blade, especially something with a clean look for the office, the Stria is well worth considering. It’s one of the better small Sencuts I’ve handled, and I’m excited about this one.