CIVIVI Vision FG Pocket Knife for EDC, Superlock Folding Knife with 3.54" Reverse Tanto Nitro-V Blade Micarta Handle, Ideal Gift for Men Women C22036-3

I bought the Damascus version of this knife. I was worried about the blade quality. When I know what specific steel a knife is made in, it pretty much tells me what to expect with regards to blade performance. That is, except Damascus. This is so because there is no transparency as to the steels that make up the Damascus and there are no industry standards as far as heat treatment for it.However, once I got it, I was well satisfied with the blade performance. I cut lots of multiple materials putting the knife through its paces. It is sharp enough to cut paper like a razor blade. It cuts through corrugated cardboard almost effortlessly. And my veggies are diced in a flash! After a while, I noticed the performance degrading a little, but not seriously. A quick stropping with green compound restored it to factory condition.After that, I went for extra sharpness. I polished the edge on a 5000 grit stone and then stropped with a piece of leather treated with 10,000 grit diamond paste. After that, I was able to shave without any razor burn. I don't recommend this to anyone, but I am now confident that the blade takes an extra sharp edge and holds the edge reasonably well.As to the rest of the knife, it is typical for Civivi. That is, the build quality, the fit and finish, and the quality of the materials used are first rate for a knife that costs (slightly) less than $100. The locking mechanism is a new one for me, and it took a little getting used to, but it works really well. It can takes a little too much pressure to operate the lock for my index finger, but it is more than manageable with my thumb. Also, it works well left and right handed.This knife is really fun to fidget with now that I have experienced the new to me lock design. The pivot and lock are such that it is possible to close it without the blade bouncing a little when it hits the bottom. Many knives are not like that; for these I just have to live with the annoying sound of blade hitting the bottom and bouncing.The appearance of the knife is even better than I expected from the pictures. I just love the off-white G10 scales against the mostly black appearance of the blade. Also, the Damascus pattern of the blade is just beautiful.The only beef I have with this knife is the "Designed By Snex" branding on the blade. Fortunately, in Damascus, the writing is mostly camouflaged. Also, I feel this knife could improve a tiny bit by putting jimping on the top back side of the blade. The top of the lock is jimped, but that is too far back. My thumb wants to rest on the top of the blade, not on top of the lock actuator because I have large hands. These are super minor issues for me.While this knife was a little pricey for me, I feel I got a great value.This knife is more than good enough for EDC. That being said, I would have some concerns about using this knife in a survival role. Perhaps my opinion could change after some hard use of this knife. For the time being, this knife is just too pretty for hard use.In short, I absolutely love this knife.

The CIVIVI Vision FG is like the office superhero you never knew you needed—a perfect blend of style, strength, and sharpness. The 3.54” Reverse Tanto Nitro-V blade is no joke. It’s tough, holds an edge like a pro, and slices through everything with precision. Whether you're tackling the everyday grind or pretending to be a survivalist, this blade has your back.The G-10 black handle? Comfy and grippy—it feels secure in hand, even when you’re drenched in sweat from your latest ‘Why did I think this was a good idea?’ moment. It’s ergonomic, durable, and gives you that confident grip that says, "I can handle it."But let’s not forget the Superlock mechanism—this thing locks up so tight, it could be a family heirloom passed down through generations of warriors. Smooth deployment and a solid lockup give you that sweet, satisfying feeling when you open it. The deep-carry pocket clip is perfect for a low profile, making sure you look like a secret agent on his lunch break.The Vision FG is big, tough, and built for real-world use. If you want a knife that performs as good as it looks, this is it.Final Verdict: 10/10, would flip open just to impress myself.

The nitri V blade came plenty sharp out of the boxThe scales have just the right amount of gripThe design of the lock on this knife is amazing it is very strong and yet very easy to useThis knife is incredibly fidget friendlyThe weight is good in relation to the blade lengthThe only negative for me was the pocket clip was a bit of a hot spot i swapped it out for a Civivi titanium pocket clip and that took care of the issue for meAll around a great knife for the money it is a perfect daily carry knife at the. Price point you can use this knife and abuse it it takes a good edge and is easily replaced at this price pointI own a Damascus version as well and have given several away as giftsHighly recommended

Going to start with the negatives because there are only 2 and they are very minor. The super lock will make your finger sore pretty quick. This is a very fidgety knife and the lock is stiff. While it may make your finger sore, it does give you confidence that the lock is strong. My only other complaint is the pocket clip is the standard skeletonized civivi clip and it being off center is sort of weird and makes the knife hang different in the pocket.This knife is awesome!! One of the smoothest action I have seen and a super cool lock!! The whole knife is solid. Built like a tank with a super slicey blade. While the knife was decently sharp, I reprofiled to 17degrees per side and finished with 4 micron emulsion. Nitro V takes a very nice edge and easy to work with. The overall size while on the larger side of my preferred edc size, it is proper for this blade and configuration. Feels very natural in the hand. I have been very impressed with Civivi and this knife is the best yet in my opinion.I was very excited when I first saw the Vision FG. Very glad I purchased one. This is alot of knife with a super cool lock at a very reasonable price. I really like the AD20.5, but at this price for a Vision, I would take the Civivi hands down.