Civivi Knife Ki-V Plus Carbon Fiber / Black G10, Black Stonewashed Nitro-V by Ostap Hel (C20005B-3)

Ki-V Plus Carbon Fiber / Black G10, Black Stonewashed improved version of the compact Ki-V knife by Polish designer and knife maker Ostap Hel. This remarkable folder was made with the utmost care using excellent materials, while maintaining an attractive price. The Ki-V Plus is an approximately 1-inch-longer version with a Reverse Tanto blade made of Nitro-V steel, G10 handle grips and a Nested Liner Lock.

Civivi - a sub-brand of WE Knife, a company that produces knives of the highest global quality. Production is done on the same production lines as WE, so the highest standard of assembly is maintained.

Nitro-V a new chrome-based martensitic stainless knife steel introduced by New Jersey Steel Baron (NJSB). The manufacturer used the existing superior AEB-L knife steel and upgraded it with nitrogen and vanadium to improve edge performance and achieve high hardness and extreme corrosion resistance, especially crucial in the marine industry and humid environments. Nitro V can be used in diving knives because of its resistance to staining and corrosion. The recommended working hardness is between 58-62HRC, and it has very good impact strength compared to other steels. It is harder than stainless powder steels such as M390, Elmax and S35VN. Therefore, Nitro-V will be a good fit for knives that require good strength.

Nested Liner-Lock, a modification of the liner-lock by nesting the liner of the locking mechanism in the liner.

Blade - Reverse Tanto type finished in Black Stonewashed. It opens with a front flipper, so it can be easily used by right and left-handed people. The small thickness of the blade, combined with a high, flat grind, gives excellent cutting edge geometry and extreme cutting performance. Ceramic ball bearings support the smooth operation of the blade's opening mechanism. On the back of the upper jimping wedge, a notched thumb rest. The whole thing is locked with a solid Nested Liner-Lock.

Handle - in black color. Made of G10, a composite material of fiberglass compressed with synthetic resin. In addition, it was decorated with inserts made of black Carbon Fiber. The chamfered edges of the covers eliminate sharp edges for a comfortable and secure grip. The so-called open-backed design fixed with steel spacer sleeves reduces weight and facilitates cleaning. The pivot axis is decorated with a stylized Civivi brand logo. A single-position, right-side deep-carry clip allows you to carry the knife discreetly in your pocket in tip-up position (blade tip up).

Comes with an elegant pouch for carrying/storing the knife, decorated with the company's logo.

Technical data:
Product number: C20005B-3
Product name: Ki-V Plus Carbon Fiber / Black G10, Black Stonewashed

Overall length: 155.0 mm / 6.10"
Blade length: 64.1 mm / 2.52"
Handle length: 93.7 mm / 3.69"
Thickness of blade: 2.6 mm / 0.1"
Handle thickness: 11.6 mm / 0.46"
Weight: 60.4 g / 2.13 oz

Blade material: Nitro-V
Blade hardness: 59-61 HRC
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Black Stonewashed

Handle material: G10 / Carbon Fiber
Handle finish color: Black
Backspacer material: Stainless Steel (spacer sleeves)
Backspacer color: Black

Clip: Right, Tip-Up
Clip material: Stainless Steel

Pivot mechanism: Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing.
Locking mechanism: Nested Liner Lock
Opening method: Manual, front flipper
Additional accessories: Pouch

Designer: Ostap Hel
Brand: Civivi Knife
Manufacturer: WE Knife
Country of origin: P.R.C

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