Thank you for pointing out the subtle difference in how your two Civivi knives cut. It has really set me thinking about how I actually use my knives. I am no longer a "hard use" knife guy but I still tend to think I am one. The result has been an underlying dissatisfaction and subtle disappointment. What I really want is a wicked keen slicer that is also a pleasure to fidget with and relatively easy to keep sharp. All the current Civivi knives fit that description. Thank you Bryan for helping me with my existential crisis.
I have the brass scale version with 154cm steel baklash(which I feel is a upgraded version of the base model because of the 154cm and brass) I picked up after getting the brass scale elementum and being VERY impressed. This is a absolutely fantastic knife! Fit and finish is a great, action is just as smooth as some of my higher end knives, zero blade play, perfect blade centering and the brass scales are gorgeous and after time/use makes your knife personalized with the petina. I would have probably paid more if I had to! This is by far the best knife I've found in the price range! They have really raised the bar for budget knives! I like mine just as much my spyderco para 2 and zt 350ts.
I had one of these show up at my door last week, it was flawless out of the box and the action has only improved in the several hundred gratuitous flips I’ve given it since opening the box. I want the other two models now. I have two Kizer Vanguard models (Velox 2 and Mini Sheepdog) and this blows both out of the water in fit, finish, and especially that action, all for just over half the price. Hell, I’ve got a half dozen ZT knives at ~$200 each that shudder every time I flip this Civivi open... the action is just so satisfying.
Hi BrianI just received my blue NAJA today and it is beautiful:-) the G10 scales have the perfect texture to provide an excellent grip and the action is buttery smooth and the detent is very good along with the centering being perfect. Now I have all 3 :-)
I agree with other experienced knife users. When the tip of the knife extends too far from the hand, it can’t be manipulated as well. I prefer a four finger handle, with a 2.9” blade. Similar to the Lionsteel TRE, which is my preferred EDC. This should be part of the product line.
I love, love, love my backlash. Best part of upgrading to the carbon fiber? They ditch the silver pocket clip for a black one, much more discreet. Edit: also, black liners and black screws. Class.
Out of the three they have so far, this is the best looking one imho. I am tempted to grab one, but I am trying to save up for another knife I have my eyes on.. Still..a good looking knife though, and I'm sure that WE's budget line is as good if not better than Kizer's Tangram line, and I admit I like the colored liners.. Thanks for another great review
Thanks for the promo code for White Mountain Knives. Their prices are the same as everyone else. With 10% savings and free shipping that’s a deal! Looks like I will be using a new vendor.
My current EDC is a Spyderco Shaman, wich fullfills all my dreams when it comes to an edc knife. Accept for one thing: it's fun to play with but not as fun as a snappy flipper. So wich is the snappyer Flipper, i know the praxis shuts better but maybe the backlash is snappyer. Btw hate the Naja (think also it's supposed to pronounced "Naha" the same thing as in the Baja race) the texture on the handle reminds me of cheap FRN and the design is to Ken oniony for my taste. But the other two are homeruns in my book.
There's a lot of choices around since you made this video but I think this is still the knife to get. I like the honey badger but the list grade steel and plastic handles is a deal killer. The crooked river is STUNNING but the fact I will have to repair it's Lamborghini mechanism in 10 years is a deal killer.
Just got mine in yesterday. the only things I see that could use some improvement: the top of the flipper tab is a bit sharp and the lockbar on mine is very stiff. Otherwise, holy cow this is a sharp knife. And a very nice looking knife with great ergonomics.
Loving the budget knife wars! It’s hard to not get 4-6 solid knives at the same price as a good knife. Just got the praxis yesterday, I can’t believe how well it flips. The steel is good enough, decently sharp. I like bigger knives so the blade thickness is disappointing. Ids also damn ergonomic. Civivi has gained my confidence. Unfortunately the praxis is the only model that appeals to me.
Thanks Brian, just hearing you rave about this fires me up( knife guys know what I mean). Always wanted a we couldn't afford it on retirement check. This is on my must have list. Harry
Really liking that backlash. Also kinda looks like a Kershaw screw spacing dimension on that pocket clip. Maybe then it could fit something with that particular spacing on the MXG Gear site?
Just got this knife in the mail today as my first civivi. Very impressed!! It came in a nice case with soft suede like material which I was not expecting and a couple stickers which is always a plus lol. It’s on the larger side for an edc knife for me personally but the quality seems great for the price point!
@@SliceyDicey Probably Lol. I thought I saw notify me bars when I ordered the Praxis. Then went back before I wrote comment to make sure. So once back in I will be getting mine.
Hey man I just got a Baklash and the detent is pretty much nonexistent...it stays at like a 45-60 degree angle from the handle and doesn’t open...do you think it’s an assembly issue? If so, any ideas how to fix it? Or should I just exchange it?
The Civivi knives have a better build quality and uses much better materials than the Honey Badger. Civivi costs only $11 more and comes with a pouch and cloth.
Thanks Bryan. You're right about the blue. We need to have a talk with Zel, about that. 😀 Then, he can pass it on to whoever. I'd buy this one too, if it had the Praxis liner color. What color are they calling that, officially? #lifestooshortforblueknives 👍🔪🍺😎
You will be very happy! I absolutely love mine! It's just as smooth and fit and finish is as good as alot of my higher end knives! Best I've ever seen for the money!
A LOT of D2 knives in this range. I kinda think they wanted to offer something good, but easier to sharpen in the same price range. I'm good with that. As I said, every review I've seen (from people smarter than me) say that it's a really good steel. Equivalent to good VG-10 or 14c28n
Always warms my heart to see a knife reviewer with a bandaid 😁
I'm having a tough time spending more than 60 bucks on a knife right now thanks to Civivi, Bestech, AC and all the others. Great job as usual.
Thank you for pointing out the subtle difference in how your two Civivi knives cut. It has really set me thinking about how I actually use my knives. I am no longer a "hard use" knife guy but I still tend to think I am one. The result has been an underlying dissatisfaction and subtle disappointment. What I really want is a wicked keen slicer that is also a pleasure to fidget with and relatively easy to keep sharp. All the current Civivi knives fit that description.
Thank you Bryan for helping me with my existential crisis.
This is the second time I've caused someone an existential crisis. I have to be careful with my tiny amount of power!
I've got one and I like Blue liners. My friend dyed the tan scales blue. Also, on my green brigand, the liners and pocket clip are pewter.
I have the brass scale version with 154cm steel baklash(which I feel is a upgraded version of the base model because of the 154cm and brass) I picked up after getting the brass scale elementum and being VERY impressed. This is a absolutely fantastic knife! Fit and finish is a great, action is just as smooth as some of my higher end knives, zero blade play, perfect blade centering and the brass scales are gorgeous and after time/use makes your knife personalized with the petina. I would have probably paid more if I had to! This is by far the best knife I've found in the price range! They have really raised the bar for budget knives! I like mine just as much my spyderco para 2 and zt 350ts.
I had one of these show up at my door last week, it was flawless out of the box and the action has only improved in the several hundred gratuitous flips I’ve given it since opening the box. I want the other two models now. I have two Kizer Vanguard models (Velox 2 and Mini Sheepdog) and this blows both out of the water in fit, finish, and especially that action, all for just over half the price. Hell, I’ve got a half dozen ZT knives at ~$200 each that shudder every time I flip this Civivi open... the action is just so satisfying.
Thank you. Love it when a budget knife gets a positive review! Thinking that this knife will be a nice going away gift for a co-worker
Wish they made one in the 3 to 3.25 inch range, I tend to like that size of blade better. But will prob still get this one.
I've watched you review this knife a few times now, looks like my next EDC purchase 😂
Hi BrianI just received my blue NAJA today and it is beautiful:-) the G10 scales have the perfect texture to provide an excellent grip and the action is buttery smooth and the detent is very good along with the centering being perfect. Now I have all 3 :-)
I agree with other experienced knife users. When the tip of the knife extends too far from the hand, it can’t be manipulated as well. I prefer a four finger handle, with a 2.9” blade. Similar to the Lionsteel TRE, which is my preferred EDC. This should be part of the product line.
Great review. I have to agree with your conclusion. Can't wait to see where we go from here. Thanks👍
I love, love, love my backlash. Best part of upgrading to the carbon fiber? They ditch the silver pocket clip for a black one, much more discreet.
Edit: also, black liners and black screws. Class.
Out of the three they have so far, this is the best looking one imho. I am tempted to grab one, but I am trying to save up for another knife I have my eyes on.. Still..a good looking knife though, and I'm sure that WE's budget line is as good if not better than Kizer's Tangram line, and I admit I like the colored liners..
Thanks for another great review
I like to see a 4 inch one but for it's size nice.I love how they're making these lower priced knives.
Really like the looks of the civivi knives. Think my pick would be the backlash
Just got one today. Other than needing a little sharpening, I'm impressed. Great action, good ergos. Tangram...watch out!
Thanks for the promo code for White Mountain Knives. Their prices are the same as everyone else. With 10% savings and free shipping that’s a deal! Looks like I will be using a new vendor.
My current EDC is a Spyderco Shaman, wich fullfills all my dreams when it comes to an edc knife. Accept for one thing: it's fun to play with but not as fun as a snappy flipper. So wich is the snappyer Flipper, i know the praxis shuts better but maybe the backlash is snappyer. Btw hate the Naja (think also it's supposed to pronounced "Naha" the same thing as in the Baja race) the texture on the handle reminds me of cheap FRN and the design is to Ken oniony for my taste. But the other two are homeruns in my book.
I thought it was Naha also but apparently they do pronounce it like I said. The Baklash is just a touch snappier.
New sub. Like how you do the reviews and your voice doesn't irritate me. Very confident and assuring
There's a lot of choices around since you made this video but I think this is still the knife to get.
I like the honey badger but the list grade steel and plastic handles is a deal killer. The crooked river is STUNNING but the fact I will have to repair it's Lamborghini mechanism in 10 years is a deal killer.
Just got mine in yesterday. the only things I see that could use some improvement: the top of the flipper tab is a bit sharp and the lockbar on mine is very stiff. Otherwise, holy cow this is a sharp knife. And a very nice looking knife with great ergonomics.
Loving the budget knife wars! It’s hard to not get 4-6 solid knives at the same price as a good knife.
Just got the praxis yesterday, I can’t believe how well it flips. The steel is good enough, decently sharp. I like bigger knives so the blade thickness is disappointing. Ids also damn ergonomic.
Civivi has gained my confidence. Unfortunately the praxis is the only model that appeals to me.
Thanks Brian, just hearing you rave about this fires me up( knife guys know what I mean). Always wanted a we couldn't afford it on retirement check. This is on my must have list. Harry
Really liking that backlash. Also kinda looks like a Kershaw screw spacing dimension on that pocket clip. Maybe then it could fit something with that particular spacing on the MXG Gear site?
Hmmm... Yep! The clip from my Dividend fits it fine! Good eyes!
Thanks been looking for a new knife was going to order one from blade hq but that discount code and free shipping was great
Just got this knife in the mail today as my first civivi. Very impressed!! It came in a nice case with soft suede like material which I was not expecting and a couple stickers which is always a plus lol. It’s on the larger side for an edc knife for me personally but the quality seems great for the price point!
My son has the backlash and every time I sharpen it for him I get jealous That I don’t have one. How about the cogent and love it
Come on baklash mini! 2.9" 2.7 oz
Great review Brian, of course I ordered one!
Thanks!
Got the Ebony wood handle version at knife joy.
Some might say the knife is... “slicey dicey”
Great video! Used the sdwmk code today on this knife, Thx!!
WMK has a couple colors of Praxis completely sold out of backlash. Just an FYI. I can't wait till they get them back in stock.
That's probably my fault lol.
@@SliceyDicey Probably Lol. I thought I saw notify me bars when I ordered the Praxis. Then went back before I wrote comment to make sure. So once back in I will be getting mine.
Hey man I just got a Baklash and the detent is pretty much nonexistent...it stays at like a 45-60 degree angle from the handle and doesn’t open...do you think it’s an assembly issue? If so, any ideas how to fix it? Or should I just exchange it?
Great review 👍 KEEP Up the Superb content
Have you tried the honey badger and if so, how do these compare. I love the honey badger. It flips and drops shut and it was $32.
Yes. I did a review.
The Civivi knives have a better build quality and uses much better materials than the Honey Badger. Civivi costs only $11 more and comes with a pouch and cloth.
Thanks Bryan.
You're right about the blue. We need to have a talk with Zel, about that.
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Then, he can pass it on to whoever.
I'd buy this one too, if it had the Praxis liner color.
What color are they calling that, officially?
#lifestooshortforblueknives
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I think just, Blue.
Fighting the urge to buy the Damascus version.
Notice video is 3 years old. How has Baklash changed in 2022?
These knives will be a big hit just like the Tangram series from Kizer
John Scrivani except tangrams have good budget steels
bp69 pretty comparable tbh.
Stahlwerk88 not really
I'm waiting on one with brass scales and 154CM steel.
You will be very happy! I absolutely love mine! It's just as smooth and fit and finish is as good as alot of my higher end knives! Best I've ever seen for the money!
@@Deadtileyedie I like it but it's too heavy to be practical. I wish they made one in 154CM with G10 scales.
It looks like a Real Steel that just graduated.
Nice review
Please add "WEness" to "WEgnar" on the list of unintentional sophomoric WEwe hilarity. 😂
Love it
They look better than the cutjack in every way except the steel. Please use D2 and charge 10 or 15 more. Job done
A LOT of D2 knives in this range. I kinda think they wanted to offer something good, but easier to sharpen in the same price range. I'm good with that. As I said, every review I've seen (from people smarter than me) say that it's a really good steel. Equivalent to good VG-10 or 14c28n
Have you even tried the 9CR? Or U just bandwagoning with the rest of the world?
Wish this came in D2
They have them in 154cm steel with brass scales now!
So this or Steel Will Cutjack with the D2? Both 40 bucks or so.
I don't have the 3.5 version of the Cutjack in D2, but I'm gonna guess I'd prefer the Baklash.
Civivi Blacklash or Rat II? What would you choose?
Baklash. It's bigger.
Civivi - no contest.
Got it love it :-)
You had me until you said 9cr
It's 40 bucks, a spyderco tenacious is 70 bucks on their site for 8cr and 45 bucks on Amazon
9cr is a vg10 equivalent
It's a trap I got 8cr and 9cr confused
what did you expect? that steel isn't even bad
Jerry V got it confused with 8cr13mov