CIVIVI Liner Lock Folding Knife Baklash 3.5" Satin Blade G10 Handles, Reversible Pocket Clip C801C (Black)

This is a great knife and at the discontinued price hard to argue. The knife exudes quality. The blade, lock mechanism, weight are perfect. Blade is 3.5 long and is a great size. It is sharp and holds the edge. The Stainless Steel is a great choice by Civivi. It is my favorite knife. Can you find one, with this quality of knife for less than $40?

Bottom line, fantastic knife for this price!Longer story follows:So, I heard about this on Drop (used to be Massdrop) but they only had it in the light, cornflower blue color. I really wanted the olive green, with the blued liners, so I started looking elsewhere, and found that it is only a few bucks more on here, plus, as a Prime member, no shipping costs, and it arrived the day after ordering it.I've got a wide range of knives, having gotten into knives and even some historical swords many years ago. I like the outdoors, so there's a practical side to it, but I also just love the beauty of a well made knife. I've got some really cheap ones that I just liked, and some that have cost up to a few hundred dollars.Every now and again there is a budget piece that comes along and surprises me, and this is the best surprise I've ever bought. Every online review was raving about how good it is (some great videos on YT, if you want to see the knife, before buying) so I thought I'd try it, and I'm glad I did!Just under fifty bucks isn't "cheap" to some, I know, and some would not consider that a "budget buy" but considering custom knives can be into the thousands, and most "decent" knives can start well over a hundred dollars, it is a very good price point if the knife is good -- and this one is STELLAR.They send it well boxed, with a soft-lined, quality zippered pouch (which will go for other uses, probably one of my smaller tactical flashlights), a polishing cloth and even some decals, and it arrives SHARP. I mean, like you can shave the hair off your arm, literally.That's pretty rare for an affordable knife to show up that well ready for use, so it's clear the company is putting some great effort into these. Keep in mind that this brand is the "budget minded" subsidiary of WE Knives, China's largest maker of quality knives, which sell for hundreds of dollars, so, we're getting the benefit of a top knife making outfit here.Beautifully finished, everything tight and right, blade sitting dead center, zero play when it's open, it locks up solid and the ball bearing opening action is superb! As a fan of assisted open knives, it's a treat to get a "manually operated" knife that deploys as instantly as this one.Easy one handed open and close and can be opened right or left handed. Just sweep the flipper and your blade is at the ready. For closing, the liner lock release is easy to find, not recessed, so no need to hunt for it.In reverse grip, you can even snap it open (or "popping" it, as Brian Hoffner would say), once you get the hang of it, but there's no risk here of accidental deployment. Closed is closed, until you want it open, but opening it is a treat, and I've been playing with it, since it arrived, haha. Has that lovely "snick" sound when it opens.Grip is outstanding, comfortable, no slip. thanks to the G10 scales. Finger choil at the base of the blade provides for blade dexterity and control, with still plenty of cutting edge. A slicer, it also has a great tip, and geez, it cuts through anything.So, it's sharp, it's functional but let's talk beauty here. Olive green G10 scales, lightly textured, are complimented by the beautifully blued inner liners and, deployed or closed, it's just a very attractive knife, for those who like a knife that looks as good as it performs.As I say, it's just evident that a maker of higher end knives is behind this one.So, if you'd like a far better knife than the asking price is asking, get this one. If fifty bucks is at your upper end of your usual spending, treat yourself, becaues it's more than worth it over anything else. If you have a budget for more, but like your bucks to go farther, buy this one, because you're getting the quality of twice the price here.This is my new EDC, and will be part of my pack next hiking or camping trip.Best knife I've found at this price.HIGHLY recommend! Thanks for reading. :)

This is my 4th Civivi Backlash. I have most of the colors and blade configurations. Fast pack and ship. Excellent $ a great deal all around, on an great knife and quality for the best price.

I bought this knife as an every day carry knife to complement my concealed carry gear. Loved it right away. The texture of the grip, the look of the drop nose blade, the ease of deploying the blade. The only part that I didn't like was the clip on the grip. Not because it didn't work or anything, but because it kept coming loose. Every few days I'd have to re-tighten the clip to keep it from falling off. Not to worry though, I finally fixed the problem. I simply unscrewed the clip's two screws, put just a single drop of Gorilla Super Glue in each hole and re-inserted the screws and tightened them down. Problem solved and haven't had to re-tighten them since! It's still a good knife!

A very well made and versatile knife for the price. The blade length, cutting edge and handle length are nearly identical to my favorite kitchen knife, making this perfect for cooking chores while camping. Very sharp when new, it's too soon for me to know how well it will hold its edge, but from what I've read this is an excellent steel, so I expect it to perform well. The opening action is very smooth and easy with one hand, and there's no spring to compress when closing so it closes very easily with one hand, too. There are a couple small things I would change in a perfect world. The liner lock does not protrude as far as I would like to easily release the blade for folding. Also, the clip is an odd shape, so somehow it stops me from easily clipping and unclipping. Not at all deal-breakers but worth mentioning.