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Civivi’s Robust New EDC Knife Looks Way Too Good for Its Price

The brand’s latest Bluetick is neither blue nor a tick, but it is really, really, really ridiculously good looking.

Close-up of a folding knife handle and partially visible blade. The blade has a patterned texture, likely Damascus steel, and the handle features a carbon fiber design with a textured grip and a pivot screw. The background is dark and textured.Civivi
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By Steve Mazzucchi

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More often than not, knife names are often rather odd — if not outright random collections of letters that are not actual words.

The former is the case with Civivi’s Bluetick, which sent me Googling. According to the interwebs, this term likely refers to one of two things. 

Folding knife with a patterned Damascus steel blade and a black carbon fiber handle featuring a textured grip and a circular emblem near the pivot.
This Bluetick is not above employing a bit of deception to ape flashy knives costing several times as much.
Civivi

It’s either the Bluetick Coonhound, a devoted, smart and tenacious dog with a “ticked” coat and strong hunting instincts or the smartphone messaging symbol, which in singular form typically indicates your note has been “sent” but not necessarily “delivered” or “read.”

I’m going to lean toward the first definition, because the latest edition of this knife boasts “tenacious” capability, while its deceptively high-end looks most definitely deliver.

Material mirage

Let’s start with the looks, because that’s where this knife really stands out, thanks largely to its ingredients.

That’s because the newest member of the now five-knife Bluetick family is one of only two to feature a blade made of Damascus steel, which almost always makes a knife look pricier than it is.

Folding knife with a patterned Damascus steel blade and a textured carbon fiber handle. The blade features a wavy, layered design typical of Damascus steel, and the handle has a sleek, dark carbon fiber finish with visible screws and a circular pivot mechanism.
Damascus steel plus a carbon fiber overlay makes for quite an attractive pair.
Civivi

This material boasts thousands of years of history, a dynamically rippling sheen and a compelling combo of edge retention and toughness

Here it gets a classic drop-point silhouette measuring a generous 3.47 inches long, with rather dramatic jimping on the spine. 

All that said, the blade is mated to a handle that’s even more responsible for its overperforming aesthetics. 

Folding pocket knife with a carbon fiber handle and a partially visible Damascus steel blade featuring a wavy pattern. The handle has a circular logo near the pivot and two screws near the end.
Sneaking G10 under the carbon fiber does not detract from the looks, but it does add a bit to the weight.
Civivi

The ergonomically shaped scales appear to be made of premium carbon fiber, but in reality it’s a carbon fiber overlay on black G10.

Don’t worry, nobody but you — and I guess anyone who actually hefts this 3.34-ounce beauty — needs to know.

Functional AF

Notwithstanding this bit of visual trickery, the knife itself can absolutely tackle just about any everyday task you encounter. 

Deploying via a rear flipper, the blade is plenty long, wide and sharp enough for slashing through packing tape and cutting twine.

Folding knife with a patterned Damascus steel blade and a textured black carbon fiber handle. The handle features a metal pocket clip on one side. The blade has a curved edge and a thumb rest with grooves for grip.
The 3.47-inch blade is plenty big enough for general EDC use — and some ambitious outdoor adventures too.
Civivi

It’s also burly enough to penetrate hermetic plastic packaging and slice meats, cheeses and fruit on your next outdoor adventure.

Adding to its utility is a caged ceramic ball bearing, which assists smooth deployment, and a nested liner lock, which ensures the blade stays in place.

Folding pocket knife with a carbon fiber handle and a partially visible Damascus steel blade featuring a distinctive wavy pattern. The handle includes a metal clip for pocket attachment and a pivot screw near the blade's base. The knife is shown in a closed position.
The rear flipper and pocket clip are key to this knife’s reliable deployment and secure storage, respectively.
Civivi

Last but not least, the Bluetick features a stainless steel pocket clip. Because when you have a knife that looks this good, regardless of the asking price, you sure don’t want to lose it.

This particular Civivi Bluetick (C23050-DS2) is available for pre-order now for $105. Less dressy treatments start at just $65.

About the Author:

Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone’s bike seat is at the proper height.

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