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Civivi’s Latest Affordable Flipper Overdelivers Even More than Usual on Form and Function

The upcoming release sustains the brand’s reputation for beautifully blending form and function without breaking the bank.

Close-up of a green textured folding knife handle with black screws and a thumb stud on a lime green background.Civivi
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By Steve Mazzucchi

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As regular GP readers know, one thing Civivi is arguably better than any other brand at is churning out great-looking knives that save money on materials while getting the job done.

However, another thing the prolific Yangjiang, China-based label does quite well is give fans a sneak peek at new and upcoming drops. 

Folding knife with black blade and textured dark green handle featuring a circular logo.
The Nemain offers an unbeatable combo of looks, features and materials for well under a Benjamin.
Civivi

The brand’s site has tabs for not only “new arrivals” and “pre-order” but also “announcement.”

That’s where you can often unearth far-off gems, including yet another head-turning blade packing quality steel, three deployments and a ruggedly compelling silhouette: the Nemain.

All that Nemains

I confess I thought the name was a nonsense word. Then I actually looked it up and was quickly corrected. 

In Irish mythology, Nemain is a spirit or goddess who essentially personifies the frenzy and chaos of war.

Folding knife with black blade labeled "Prototype" and textured dark green handle with black clip.
This knife is so fresh it currently still has “prototype” printed on the blade.
Civivi

She’s often pictured wielding a spear, sword or knife, and while Civivi’s offering feels more suited to slicing an apple than charging into battle, there’s at least some logic to it.

The business end is a 3.15-inch clip point blade made of Nitro-V, one of the best and most balanced budget steels around, thanks to its blend of cutting performance, corrosion resistance and toughness.

Folded tactical folding knife with textured dark green handle and black clip.
The black blade and green handle together give off military vibes, lending credence to the knife’s name.
Civivi

Two variants of the knife are available, with the one spotlighted on this page featuring a black stonewashed finish that really maxes out the aesthetics, complete with a bit of spine jimping for added grip during detail work.

Made of green canvas micarta, the textured handle nicely complements the blade while accommodating a lanyard hole and a reversible tip-up pocket clip.

Two folding knives with black and white patterned handles, one open showing a silver blade and the other closed with a pocket clip.
The other variant of the knife has a satin-finished blade and a G10 handle that looks almost psychedelic, perhaps referencing the haze of war? (I’m trying here, folks.)
Civivi

Where the knife is perhaps most intriguing, however, is right smack in the middle, where you’ll find not one, not two, but three deployment methods.

In addition to the swift rear flipper tab, there are also ambidextrous thumb studs for a more, shall we say, dignified deployment.

Close-up of a black folding knife blade with "Prototype" text and a textured dark green handle.
Clockwise from top, you can see the three deployment methods: crossbar lock, thumbstud and flipper tab.
Civivi

Then there’s the locking mechanism, the coveted crossbar lock, a style you will find under many names, most notably Benchmade’s patented Axis lock.

This handy little slider not only enables a fidget-friendly third deployment option, but it also makes retracting the blade super easy. 

Availability and pricing

The Civivi Nemain should be available later this year, starting at $74. No release date has been announced, but you can sign up on the product page to be notified the moment it drops.

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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