Civivi Zygon Knife Orange / Black Vortex Micarta, Black Stonewashed Nitro-V (C25035-2)

Civivi Zygon Orange / Black Vortex Micarta, Black Stonewashed Nitro-V Folding Knife (C25035-2)

The CIVIVI Zygon C25035-2 is a distinctive EDC folder featuring a blade made of Nitro-V steel and a Micarta handle in an orange-and-black Vortex design. The design features a Top Crossbar Lock, ceramic ball bearings, and thumb studs on both sides.

The 82.2 mm blade has a Drop Point profile, a flat grind, and a black stonewashed finish. Weighing 90.2 g, the model remains lightweight despite its full-size utility geometry.

Nitro-V with a hardness of 58–60 HRC

The blade is made of Nitro-V steel, hardened to 58–60 HRC. The material offers a good balance of corrosion resistance, toughness, and ease of sharpening, making it well-suited for everyday EDC tasks.

Drop Point and black stonewashed finish

The Drop Point profile provides versatile performance and good tip control. The flat grind supports efficient cutting, and the black stonewashed finish gives the blade a dark, rugged look and minimizes the visibility of minor signs of wear.

Orange/Black Vortex Micarta and Top Crossbar Lock

The handle is made of Micarta in an orange-and-black Vortex design. The layered structure of the material and the contrasting colors give this version a distinctive, irregular pattern.

The pivot runs on ceramic ball bearings, while the Top Crossbar Lock stabilizes the blade when open. The steel clip can be mounted on the right or left side in a tip-up configuration.

Key Features at a Glance

• Nitro-V – steel with a hardness of 58–60 HRC.
• Drop Point – versatile profile.
• Flat – flat grind.
• Black Stonewashed – black stonewashed blade finish.
• Vortex Micarta – orange-and-black handle with a distinctive pattern.
• 90.2 g – low weight.
• Caged Ceramic Ball Bearing – ceramic ball bearings.
• Top Crossbar Lock – crossbar lock.
• Manual, Thumb Studs – thumb stud opening.
• Tip-Up Clip – double-sided steel clip.

Technical Data

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Nitro-V steel stand out?

Nitro-V is a stainless steel that offers a good combination of corrosion resistance, toughness, and ease of sharpening, making it well-suited for EDC knives.

How do you sharpen Nitro-V?

Ceramic and diamond sharpeners, as well as guided sharpening systems, work well for sharpening. Regular touch-ups make it easy to maintain a high level of sharpness.

How does the Top Crossbar Lock work?

The Top Crossbar Lock uses a crossbar to lock the blade in the open position and allows for comfortable operation by both right- and left-handed users.

How do you maintain ceramic ball bearings?

The pivot should be regularly cleaned of dust and small debris. If necessary, a small amount of a suitable lubricant can be applied.

What makes Vortex Micarta unique?

Vortex Micarta uses contrasting layers of material that create an irregular, dynamic pattern and give each handle a distinctive look.

Prepared by: Specialists at Sharg® company – Your expert in EDC and cutting tools