Civivi Elevates the Superlock to New Heights with a Surprisingly Premium EDC Knife

Back in May of this year, I wrote about a Civivi knife called the Buster FG. Not only did this knife have a unique locking mechanism, but it was actually designed by the lock’s inventor, Snecx Tan, lending even more credibility to its execution.

Now, the brand has teamed up with that designer-inventor once more, this time on a much more premium (and therefore unusual) offering: an upscale version of the Civivi Vision FG.

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Sharp vision

For reference, the Civivi Vision FG isn’t a new knife in and of itself. The brand has released numerous configurations, most of which sit in the $85 to $110 range.

This take shares the same Snecx signature silhouette, size and most of the same quirks — like the trio of holes in the handle scales and the X-acto-like blade shape. However, there are also some major differences, namely in the knife’s materials.

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For starters, this version has Lexan handle scales. For those unfamiliar, Lexan is a type of polycarbonate, more commonly known as bulletproof glass. That makes it exceptionally durable, stable, lightweight and resistant to extreme temperatures and chemicals.

Arguably more significant, however, is the blade. Not only does this take on the Vision FG have a uniquely machined handle — made to resemble hand-hammered steel, as is often found in Japanese knifemaking — but it also gets a big upgrade to S35VN steel.

That’s a significant boost for a knife that typically comes with Nitro-V. And the stylistic flair isn’t half bad, either.

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Lock picked

While the handle material has been swapped, most of what was already on this knife remains, which is a very good thing in this case. That includes its reversible pocket clip.

Pair that with its thumb studs on the blade for manual deployment and the locking mechanism, and you’ve got yourself an ambidextrous beauty. Operational convenience aside, the significance of that lock bears repeating.

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The Superlock — which, again, was designed by Snecx Tan — is extremely strong and stable, utilizing a spring-loaded bar that slips into a detent on the bottom of the blade. When engaged, it’s exceptionally formidable and remains so even during tougher cuts.

However, it’s also easy to use, requiring just a small, purposeful tug to disengage the blade. And because the mechanism is entirely housed in the spine, it’s a bit safer, too, as you need not put your digits in the path of the blade, as with frame or liner locks.

It’s also worth noting that, alongside this high-end version, another new Ultem and Nitro-V version of this knife is being released, as well (seen below.)

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Pricing and availability

These new versions of the Civivi Vision FG will be available soon; you can sign up on Civivi’s site for stock notifications. The Lexan-handled S35VN option will be priced at $160 and the Ultem and Nitro-V version will be $107.

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Civivi Vision FG Lexan S35VN

• $160 at Civivi

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