CIVIVI Baklash Knife

Out of the box, no issues at all. The blade flips open VERY quickly, even before I oiled it, and fit and finish are great for the price point. I love the look of the "stonewashed" blacked blade. And the G10 handle grips very well, and fits my large hands just fine. The case is better quality than I expected. Sharpness is great. The blade is thin, especially at the tip, but considering the steel, I don't expect any problems. For the price, can't be beat.

The Baklash C801H is my third CIVIVI and a favorite for EDC. I also have a CIVIVI Praxis with the wood scales (a showy piece of knife art, to be sure) and the CIVIVI Brazen Tanto. The design, execution, and craftsmanship of all my CIVIVI knives are amazing, especially at their price point. The Baclash has an ample flipper that opens the knife so easily that it rivals my spring-assisted openers (such as those with Kershaw's SpeedSafe®), thanks to the stainless steel ball bearings in its pivot. I prefer flipper openers, and appreciate that there is no redundant thumb stud. I was pleased to see the liner's locking arm sitting in the "sweet spot" on the far left portion of the blade tang, which portends a long service life. The liner's blue coating contrasts nicely with the black, lightly textured G-10 scales and black stonewashed blade. The only nit I would pick is the shiny steel R/L pocket clip; I would have preferred a black version for both stealth carry and for it to be in keeping with the knife's overall aesthetics. The 3.5" modified clip-point blade is hollow ground and made from 9Cr18MoV stainless steel, which is claimed to have excellent corrosion resistance. The beefy jimping on the blade's spine and a generous finger choil facilitate delicate tip work. There's even a lanyard hole in the nicely contoured handle for those who have any use for that feature. It would be hard to find a better value in a "budget" knife. I don't consider the Baklash to be a "heavy duty" folder. With a few exceptions, mass produced liner lock knives don't tolerate much abuse. What remains to be seen is how durable this beauty will be after a few years of respectful use.

This is a very nice, lightweight, and sharp knife. very sharp right out of the box and had a nice grip on the handle. the handle feels a little on the cheaper side but I cant complain because its a solid and strong knife.

An exceptional knife and an astounding value. The same combination I've come to expect from Civivi. The little value brand that could. The Good. Perfectly executed hollow ground blade and near perfect tip design. The G-10 handle texture is surprisingly good and the knife sports hand-filling grip while still managing to look like a modern art peice. The thin-ground blade and stellar ergos allow for well controlled cutting over surprising long periods. The edge isn't perfectly polished but a little light stropping had it whittling hairs. Okay, so on to the fizz. Lately I've kinda been in love with the murdered out, all-black aesthetic on my knives. Not sure why... Maybe my inner ninja is crying out for attention. Who knows. I justify it pretending the black coating helps the blade resist corrosion and general wear and tear. This particular color combo was out of stock for about 6 months. When it came back and I reordered, I realized there was a slight hitch. No more blackwashed blade. It's still black... But it looks to be either a solid black DLC or Cerakote with no stone washing to be found. Granted this is nit-picky, even for me. After a while, the blade will take on its own unique look... and I know there are ways to stonewash a blade yourself...but I kinda wish it was already done since that's what's listed in the description and what appears in the product pic. Or it did right up until a few days after I got mine and the artwork all got updated with the new look. So...yeah...no harm, no foul. All that being said though, this is easily in my top 3 knives (owning 60+). Buy one before they go back out of stock.

After looking at a lot of knives, this Baklash struck my fancy, just a great looking knife. Had never heard of Civivi, but had heard of WE knives. I have maybe twice been as pleasantly surprised with a knife that didn't have hundreds of good reviews. This is one sweet knife! It's got a beautiful handle, three planes, with a latitudinal G10 texturing on the center plane that helps with grip and feels great. The blue liners and Civivi logo look fantastic. Overall a modern, subdued beauty. The blade is an interesting drop point that makes me think more of a spear point. Perfectly centered, perfect detent, the flipper is excellent. There is generous gimping on the top of the blade, and subtle gimping on the flipper. The blade has very few markings on it, just a steel type. This surprises me a bit, although I think it looks great. I would say the Baklash is a no-nonsense gentlemen's knife. It's smooth and classy, but can also cut well, and should be easy to maintain. It strikes me as similar to a RAT 1, a very well built, attractive knife with a great G10 handle, but to me, the Baklash is an even better value. The bang for the buck is very high with this knife. It could be one of the best values in folding knives.

I love how exceptionally sharp it is, it’s light and agile. I think the locking mechanism could be stronger but it does the job. The grip feels solid and sturdy, it’s definitely not slipping out of my hand if wet. Overall, this knife is a great investment and if you take care of it properly it’ll last quite a while.

Great pocket knife! I love the flip-out feature.