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Civivi’s Latest Affordable EDC Knife Boasts Three Deployments and Tactical Vibes

The Tarask swiftly reminds any doubters that no brand better blends good looks, high performance and double-digit price tags.

Close-up of a folding knife with a black blade and textured olive green handle on an orange background.Civivi
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By Steve Mazzucchi

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As avid NBA fans know, LeBron James is now just a couple of games away from reaching the incredible mark of 1,300 regular-season games scoring at least 10 points. 

The streak dates back to January 2007, meaning that a game in which he does not hit double digits is truly an anomaly.

Folding knife with black blade and textured olive green handle.
The Tarask is the latest in a long line of Civivi knives hitting that form + function + price sweet spot.
Civivi

The streak also pre-dates the founding of Civivi by more than a decade, but I dare say the brand producing an EDC knife that isn’t attractive, functional and affordable is just about as anomalous.

The latest release helping to extend that (admittedly less tangible) streak? The upcoming Tarask, of course.

Tarask master

The looks of this pocket powerhouse, which stand on business with minimal extraneous flair, largely speak for themselves. 

However, it is worth noting that if the tactical vibes of the black stonewashed blade and olive drab handle aren’t your jam, the Tarask is also available with a gray stonewashed blade and black handle. 

Folding knife with black blade and textured olive green handle with pocket clip.
Using affordable yet reliable steels such as Nitro-V is one way Civivi keeps prices relatively low.
Civivi

Beyond form, the functionality of this knife really shines, led by a 2.96-inch drop-point blade made of Nitro-V steel, which lives up to its name in that nitrogen and vanadium are two active ingredients.

Yes, it is generally classified as a budget steel, but it ranks near the top of that class thanks to excellent corrosion resistance, toughness, edge retention and sharpenability.

Folded olive green and black folding knife with textured handle and circular logo near the top.
The rear flipper tab, button lock and ambidextrous thumb studs add up to three different deployment methods, which might be three times more than you need but also means three times the fidget-friendly fun.
Civivi

The length is notable in that it is beefy enough to tackle bigger everyday tasks, yet short enough to remain legal in places where blades bigger than 3 inches are verboten.

The generous jimping not only adds to the tactical aesthetic, but it also aids grip during detail work, where you might place your index finger right there on the spine to guide the blade. 

Folding knife with black blade and textured olive green handle partially open on white background.
Serious jimping on the spine of the blade enhances grip during detailed cutting work.
Civivi

Perhaps even more notable is how the blade deploys out of the durable, grippy, ergonomic G10 handle scales.

Thanks to a rear flipper tab and ambidextrous thumb studs, two easy one-handed deployments are right there at your fingertips. 

That action is swift and smooth as can be, courtesy of the caged ceramic ball bearing on which the mechanism pivots.

Folded tactical folding knife with a textured dark green handle and black pocket clip.
The pocket clip is easily reversible with the removal of a couple of screws.
Civivi

The Taskar also boasts a button lock, which not only holds the blade steady and enables one-handed retraction but also serves as a tertiary deployment option. 

A reversible tip-up pocket clip seals the deal as Civivi’s unstoppable streak rolls on.

Availability and pricing

The Civivi Tarask is “coming soon” to Civivi’s site for $80. You can sign up now to be notified when it is available.

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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