Best High Value Knife 2023!? Civivi Vision FG Full Review

[@Stassa23]

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[@TheLordCrane]

you're the best on YT in my opinion. I've bought many great knives because of you. Thanks ... also when you say "Grey Micarda Scales....." that gets stuck in my head inexplicably throughout the day. Great job awesome channel

[@RobNC-OG]

I got mine in this week. Opted for the Jade G10 and satin blade. Action was very stiff out of the box. It didn't really have an edge worth using. A little adjustment on pivot, some KPL, and a dab of Pro-Gold grease on a couple areas= butter smooth action. Gave it a nice sharpening and now it peels hair. I was impressed with the NitroV steel during sharpening. This is the first time buying a NitroV blade and didn't know what to expect. Nothing is quite as satisfying as feeling and then hearing the sound of a burr coming off properly heat treated steel. A nice crackling glass sound. Great knife once I got it sharp and the action slicked up.

[@RobNC-OG]

After having some more time with this knife I found the Super Lock jimping to be very aggressive. There was also some stiffness in the lock. It was time to tear it down! What I found was the super lock having some burrs in contact areas. I knocked those off and polished by hand. The interface in rear where spring it was also another area. So I worked inside the super lock area spring holding area there, knocking off sharp edges and hand polishing. Even polished the spring! Only one other area was still causing roughness and that is where the super lock rides against a pin. Smoothed that out and finished by knocking down the most aggressive super lock jimping part. I rounded that on the corners and also took a wee bit of height out with a micro file. After this, simply butter smooth action! This is a great knife. If I had only one complaint it would be that it carries a little weird due to pocket clip placement. I really like this knife.

[@jandusek882]

@@RobNC-OG hi, really thanks for your review. You made good points.

[@williamjones6652]

Have both of theses and they are in my pocket more than almost any in my collection of approx 25 folders ranging from $70-$600. Fantastic knives

[@іѕоторє]

I put the stock clip from the Conspirator on this and it solved the hotspot issue. I had already replaced the Conspirator's clip with the Civivi milled titanium (which made it look 100% better), so it was a win/win! Cheers!

[@іѕоторє]

I'm not pre-ordering anything from Blade HQ again. My Vision hasn't shipped yet and I could have one from Amazon tomorrow. I did order a titanium Civivi replacement clip, not hearing good things about the stock one. Thanks for the extensive review, as always! Cheers! 👊

[@kylekarcher]

😂 they just dropped today. they will probably ship them out today. 1st world problems

[@іѕоторє]

@@kylekarcher 👍

[@kylekarcher]

@@іѕоторє I ordered from them as well. Didn't think there would be any left for Amazon to be honest.

[@kylekarcher]

@@іѕоторє So they still haven't shipped. I canceled my order with them and will not be using them anymore.

[@LemmyGitdat]

nice look at very cool knife thanks Stassa!

[@doktorb3at]

Set the alarm clock early this morning and got mine. Woohoo!!

[@jocemarine6247]

Such a strong lock and Nitro V is a very good steel. Love it

[@adammcguinness9950]

I’m glad I saw your review. I like to use my knives but if it’s not comfortable, I’m not interested. Thanks for sharing your finds.

[@ryanjordan7268]

Great video!!!

[@1ecobeast7]

Pre ordered mine like 2 months ago cant wait to get it in my hands already

[@chrisdyck6524]

I simply screwed the clip from the Böker Magnum blue Jay onto the Civivi Vision fg. Visually, in terms of feel and in everyday life, it fits perfectly. 😅🤷‍♂️👍

[@Lemon_Sage9999]

I sanded the milled clip like you mentioned and it is PERFECTION

[@sloanNYC]

So far I think it is my favorite Civivi and for the price... I think it is fantastic. The blade shape is my favorite, good upward curve on the blade to make cutting different angles easier, able to get better leverage from different body positions, like a simpler Osborne 940... the locking mechanism feels really strong and easy to use either hand. It is a bit heavy for it's size, but feels solid that way too. This is their new Damascus too, according to the QA on the white handle version "this Damascus is compound by 10Cr15CoMov in core with 316 and 5Cr15Mov in layers."

[@seppukusushi2848]

Seems like a ripoff of the Chris Reeve Insingo blade design. I've been seeing a lot of Chinese ripoffs of original high end knives. They're the most unoriginal people ever.

[@yungxain7782]

Anyone know where I could buy a replacement spring for my vision fg? Made a rookie move and it shot right out like there was no tomorrow😅

[@martin_x6414]

Great vid

[@jocemarine6247]

I saw à video comparing the WE version and this Civivi. The Vision FG out perform the WE knife. I an very satisfied 👍🏻

[@mikereese15]

Always interested in trying new lock types and i dont have the original so wouldn't mind getting my hands on this pokey pokey knife.

[@chrishinkle5982]

Thanks for sharing bud!👊🏻I would like this a lot better with solid scales

[@llemmon]

I thought I didn't like this knife until I put my hands on it. So awesome and so much cheaper than the WE.

[@peen2804]

what no way r u tellin me $70 is less than $280 i cannot even wow that is 2 crazy

[@llemmon]

@@peen2804 is that English?

[@shane_wc]

what did you mean by cutting out the bottom of the clip and stack it? im considering getting that clip but after seeing this vid it looks off...they have titanium clips for the elementum i think would work better

[@chuckgt7715]

@stassa23 did it make it easier to disengage when you removed the stop pin?

[@Alienmoonbathin]

Can they blade swap?

[@tomj0008]

Went with black g10 for the grip. And have plenty of civivi micarta

[@josephjones1260]

Yeah I pre-ordered also from blade hq and they just charged my account today n still haven't even received a shipping confirmation, definitely never pre ordering again from them 😤 if I receive it ever I got the all blacked out version, good video as always brother 👍

[@Frizzlefry7]

BHQ shipping/receiving has gone straight down the crapper. :(

[@SFBay69]

BHQ is the worst

[@baldemargarcia6341]

Blade HQ 👎👎 having issues with 3 knives I ordered from them. Good at taking my money though.

[@toma1460]

​ Yeah I placed my first order of several knives with them including this pre-order at the time and was excited so I did the 2-day shipping for just under 15.00 extra. This was on a Wed morning. I got my in stock knives the next Thursday. I was quite heated about the whole experience.

[@jesustheyrealltaken]

I can't wait.

[@chuckgt7715]

Just got the knife , does anyone else have issues pulling the super lock to disengage it, i have to pull pretty hard hurts my index finger not sure if that’s just my example

[@tbs4710]

This is happening with mine too. It'll make a loud clicking noise when it disengages

[@StewartWallace-p5e]

My index finger is killing me, my super lock is so darn hard to use.

[@chuckgt7715]

@@StewartWallace-p5e so mine finally broke in but I hated it for like a week I flipped it a couple hundred times at least before it got smooth

[@Errcyco]

I actually am liking the thing’s different from the WE version. The clip in a normal spot and the lock mechanism being stationary are good for most people. $70-100 not bad at all. These will make badass Christmas gifts.

[@Lemon_Sage9999]

They're all out of stock right now, better hope for that restock lmao

[@LoDown295]

So major differences are titanium vs stainless steel parts, thumb holes vs thumb pegs and the way the blade lock operates. Those titanium parts really drove up the price of the original so it makes sense it dropped down to only like $80. I imagine the changed the back lock a bit because people might have been breaking it or thinking there was something wrong with it. I just got the FG and I love it. Super fun the play with and mine came pretty sharp out of the box so it really probably just depends on who is sharpening it. Civivi is a Chinese company so they are probably trying to pump out a pretty good amount at once.

[@LoDown295]

I do agree the clip isn’t super amazing but it doesn’t bother me too much. Luckily you can replace it with a better one they make.

[@chrisjohnson9542]

I really like this knife. I didn't like the other one because the pocket clip on the spine plus I could never afford a knife that expensive. This one looks great and I want to get it for use in my kitchen.

[@dlife7427]

About to order one for my brother in-law, he's a chef and I think he will love this

[@lawrencewang3327]

Outta curiosity I often see enthusiasts mention kitchen duty for knives under 4 inches and I wonder aside from de-seeding/paring what is the use case and why a folding blade? Not trying to attack you, just wanna understand. I'm a tiny knife lover for pocket gear but when I'm in the kitchen I do 90 pct of my work with a cleaver (including a few fine detail jobs such as removing the eyes of a potato).

[@dlife7427]

@lawrencewang3327 I'd say camping is the best, and even BBQ on the back deck. Always need a knife for something.

[@lostfound8112]

Nother good review thank you!

[@GrimLocke161]

I’ve been eyeing the KCE CJRB Pyrite Alt, but the Vision FG has been tempting me, especially since I’ve been wanting a bigger blade than my KCE Kizer Swagg’s Sway Back. Also, having a different locking mechanism would be neat. Still, which would you prioritize, Pyrite Alt or Vision FG? Or should I just wait for a Pyrite Alt XL? 🙃

[@RobNC-OG]

I have quite a few Pyrites. Like the Wharny version best personally. Actions on all of those is great. Edges are also sharp out of box. Would love an XL version of the Wharny blade too. Hard to beat the CJRB Pyrite price for what you get.

[@miguelmal]

Hey Stassa how do you like it with the milled clip? Looks a bit odd on first glance but I’m guessing it’s more comfortable to hold? Just wondering if the clip is worth buying. Thanks for all the good content!

[@scottbrew72]

Love the knife

[@paullmight42]

i ordered one first thing this morning...i went with the white/damascus version, the pattern looked too good to me to pass up...

[@MichaelKepple-tx4go]

Really like the knife, just wish you had better things to say about the ergos

[@jkstdstang]

Genius Civivi!

[@RichardEnglander]

I just ordered one with ultema handle, I'd really like a stonewashed blade but they only do satin. Black wears badly ...

[@reasonrevived]

Any good starting place for someone who’s never sharpened before? Just to maintain EDCs

[@1130jawz]

Watch Neeves Knives sharpening tutorials. 👍

[@rainne3644]

Can’t wait for this one 🔥

[@dlife7427]

It released today

[@rainne3644]

@@dlife7427 and yet my pre order from weeks ago hasn’t shifted from ordered to shipped. Can’t wait for this one Edit: Totally not complaining about anything, just excited to get one in hand lol. The new damascus looks sweet!

[@Mashed812]

What driver do you use? That looks so nice.

[@maximusprimus827]

I love this knife. It’s a good cheap and fun knife.

[@cody3078]

How would you recommend sharpening this? Ideally something with good value and not too expensive 👍🏻

[@Sanchito209]

Knife looks dope 👌 🔥

[@AlanTrades]

I ordered the white one and the grey. Im sure the prices will rise too

[@jamisonballard3590]

Which of the 4 Titanium clips did you use T100A, B, C or D. I want to change the clip but they haven't updated their website with this new model.

[@ARweekendangler]

Yes same here

[@jkstdstang]

Just got mine in today, same version all black. Haven’t had a chance to cut anything yet but im diggin it so far and prefer the superlock over the shark lock. Handled the WE vision R at TX blade show and really like Snecx designs. I like the extra handle thickness and the standard pocket clip mounting of the Civivi. They did a good job! Also have the WE mini buster which is great too. still on the lookout for a blue WE Ti Vision R for a deal on the secondary. Great review as always!

[@gregvanderlip7726]

Ivory Damascus is nice wish had a backspacer on the butt of handle think would set it off well so glad hear it pokey pokey 😂😂 love it when u say that stassa great vid bro

[@ronin3377]

Could this be considered a gravity blade by law enforcement? I’m in California

[@Frizzlefry7]

I'm glad they made a more affordable version but if you can afford the Ti one, just get that one and call it a day. Obviously a night and day difference.

[@cyphersuit1]

Totally my opinion. Get the R if you can.

[@l4so102]

I prefer the clip placement, lock mechanism not coming out, and detent strength on the FG so I'd take it over the R any day, really feels like they fixed all the issues with it, plus thumb studs

[@kalijasin]

What are the cons?

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

In all honesty, I kinda like the Civivi version better. Much better clip. Anyways, both are pretty cool.

[@CapFlipGaming]

Lol the clip is the worst part of the Civivi. At least someone likes it I guess.

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

@CapFlipGaming - you are talking about the Vision? Have you carried the WE version of the Vision for any length of time? Hey, to each his own. You love that weird dorsal mounted thing, go for it. Odd that literally every other pocket knife in the entire world that has a clip. Has it side mounted.

[@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden]

Pretty sure that isn’t the domin… I only say this because I use a domin mini that I got for free years ago at blade HQ for free with a kizer sheepdog (when the original sheepdog came out). I love the domin but that knife looks similar - not nitpicking and I could be wrong!! Great review and I’ve been watching for years and never comment. Hope we get to see some more copper dice on the channel! (You two are both the goats). Edit : the “domin” in the size comparisons - I know that this is snecx review. Hope you’re doing well stassa.

[@TMthumper]

It's the new version of the domin

[@bittabrutha31]

Really like that FG but that blade just ain’t Pokey Pokey enough!😂I need to be able to get a stray dog or attacker off me!

[@Chrissmith-ly1vi]

Amazon I hated this blade until I carried it damn at 49 bucks just do it

[@MrStompingshadow]

This is like the shark lock?

[@No1ANTAGON1ST]

Just don't like any of the colors or that G10 texture. Might go with the Sentinel Strike, but I hate that the backspacer is FRN ):

[@Lemon_Sage9999]

Rit dye is cheap! 😊

[@hillbillyohio513]

Where did you get your knife? I paid 92 dollars for mine on the civivi website. They are less than that on Blade hq but I prefer paypal so that's not an option. Why is yours so expensive?

[@hillbillyohio513]

@@DrSpreadem_ I just don't like buying knives on Amazon. I had some bad experiences when I first started collecting

[@hillbillyohio513]

@kylerteitsort6659 they are the same on Blade hq 78 bucks I think

[@hillbillyohio513]

The main reason I chose to buy it from Civivi was so I could use PayPal credit

[@hardrock6261]

now i want one just don't tell my wife 😂

[@vladbond6685]

❤

[@seansmith4183]

Great video Stassa. Maybe reduction or removal of the branding would also be welcome.

[@Bahamut69]

Yeah, lets develop a product and not put our branding on it so nobody knows what it is so seansmith can be happy

[@dlife7427]

To heavy. Looks cool though

[@SFBay69]

I'll pass on this one.

[@ericpitre4031]

All gone cept the jade! Typical

[@hawleyfromhell]

The branding makes it look cheap. Who wants text all over the blade. Civivi usually has real minimal branding. Sad A smaller clip should make some difference or the titanium straight clip would help. Oh shit, he just put it on in the video. 😅

[@riverrunners3621]

I still dont think I’d pay that much for a Chinese knife.

[@Stassa23]

It’s a good one but I understand 🍻🍻