It has been a while since I showcased something new from Civivi; I believe the last one was the Buster FG back in November of last year. Keeping up with their rapid production pace is impossible—the sheer number of new models is simply too great. However, here on the blog, I will be presenting a small but hopefully interesting selection of relatively new folding knives.
First up is this model, called the Incindie. What drew me to this particular knife was the combination of flair and function. The blade shape looks practical, and the handle appears comfortable. The fact that it features a Damascus blade paired with a light-colored handle was the icing on the cake; it was those contrasts that won me over.
For those who don't care for that level of extravagance, the knife is also available in all-black or with a green handle paired with either a black or stone-washed blade. The materials remain the same.
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| When you buy a Civivi, it comes with a pouch, a cleaning cloth, and a few other odds and ends. |
Starting with one of the decorative elements, the Incindie features a spear-point blade made primarily of 14C28N steel. Its shape gives the blade a feel akin to a dagger. A prominent fuller runs along the length of the blade. A detail easily overlooked on this dark version is that the blade also features a false edge.
However, the most striking aspect is neither the shape nor the steel itself, but rather the fact that it is a laminated blade incorporating layers of 93-layer Damascus steel. Civivi has further enhanced this effect by pairing a dark blade finish with high-polish Damascus, creating a truly striking contrast.
The blade length is just over 88 mm, and the height is 35 mm; this gives you an idea that it is not exactly a small knife. The blade thickness is a relatively modest 3 mm. What might not be apparent from the photos is that the blade features a hollow grind. This results in a very fine, thin edge, even though the grind itself does not extend particularly high up the blade.
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| Civivi Incindie |
The handle complements the blade through a combination of dark and light tones. The material used is G10, specifically in a color known as "ivory," and the result turned out exactly as I had hoped. I can also reveal right away that the handle is comfortable. It measures 114 mm in length, 13 mm in thickness, and has a maximum height of 26 mm. This results in a knife with a total length of 202 mm and a weight of 108 g.
The knife opens via a flipper tab, and—as is the case with most Civivi folding knives—the blade runs on ball bearings and is tuned to perfection. It features a "button lock," a locking mechanism that has recently gained significant popularity across many brands. Generally, these locks perform excellently and provide a secure lockup while remaining very easy to operate. However, I have actually encountered instances where they failed; after all, there are many small parts that must work in unison, and the tolerances are tight. This is precisely the area where Civivi excels; their fit and finish are second to none.
Overall, the Incindie feels just as solid as any other Civivi knife in that regard. There are no sharp edges or corners, and both the locking mechanism and the opening action work perfectly. Furthermore, the factory edge is excellent. Now, the main thing left to see is whether that praise holds up after some use.
How good does the Damascus blade look after some heavy cutting? Does the handle retain that creamy hue after use? Does the lock still function after being operated hundreds of times? As always, there are plenty of questions, and I’ll return with answers to most of them in a review!
/ J - fell for the look#knivesandbikes #knivigtvarre
