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CIVIVI Drops Nitro-V Front Flipper Ahead of Blade Show

May 19, 2021

There will be a new Civivi knife arriving on the shelves just before Blade Show 2021 next month. The Imperium incorporates a lot of knife nerd-friendly features into a slim and slick package.

In terms of blade length, the Imperium falls onto the larger end of Civivi’s folder lineup. Its blade clocks in at 3.5 inches in length – enough cutting edge for light and medium cutting chores. The lean, clean drop point shape gives users a strong tip, a bit of belly, and lots of straight edge to work with.

But there are some interesting things going on with the Imperium’s blade beyond its classic shape and size. First off, it comes with two different opening methods: a dual thumb stud and a front flipper. On top of that, Civivi deviated from their usual steel choices here, giving users a blade made from Nitro-V, a nitrogen-enriched steel comparable to AEB-L; Nitro-V isn’t a super steel, but as a modern budget steel it combines great stain resistance with more than adequate edge retention.

Thanks to the front flipper, which disappears completely when the knife is open, the Imperium’s handle is linear and super clean. A bchoil beneath the edge works with a finger groove on the handle to allow users a choke-up point if precision is need. The Imperium will be debuting in the expect slew of handle materials: G-10, Micarta, and carbon fiber. As is often the case with Civivi releases, certain variations will also swap out the Nitro-V steel for Damascus blades. This won’t surprise anybody who follows Civivi, but the pocket clip is a deep carry, looper over number; the Imperium weighs 2.95 oz.

Designed by the in-house team, Civivi says that the Imperium will be available for purchase on May 20th. It will almost certainly be on display at Blade Show next month alongside other recent Civivi releases, like the button lock and fixed blade Elementum variants.

Knife in Featured Image: Civivi Imperium

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