“I just bought a second Baklash. I’ve been using my current one for three years now, have snapped and reground the tip multiple times. My favourite knife of all time”

78% of 27 verified owners recommend the Civivi Baklash, based on real owner verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.
The headline score reflects owners (Reddit, enthusiast forums), independent lab tests, blogs with no affiliate links, and YouTube owner-comments when they line up with owners. is shown for perspective but kept out here — hover the i for why.
Synthesized from what Civivi Baklash owners say — not a spec sheet.
“I just bought a second Baklash. I’ve been using my current one for three years now, have snapped and reground the tip multiple times. My favourite knife of all time”
“There are cheaper options that are equally well made now, but it'll still do whatever you need it to do. Typical Civivi good action and good fit and finish.”
“The baklash is a better slicer, but I think the praxis would hold up to a little more abuse and certainly has a stronger tip”
“I got that knife in a couple different G10 color options for my sons and I was really impressed with it.”
“predictably very heavy and the action is fine but kind of dead - not very satisfying somehow”
“it always surprises me when I give myself the chance to use it. Great, snappy medium(ish?)-sized piece.”
“It's a banger. Great action, fit, and finish that Civivi flippers are known for at this price point.”
“for EDC Baklash. As you can see it is lighter and slimmer”
“I still have my G-10 version. Pretty decent lil flipper.”
“Baklash is super slicey, and good ergonomics. Blade grind keeps it thin, but strong. Good choice!”
“knife feels great”
“I can definitely feel the difference in quality in every aspect of this knife. Beautiful blade”
“I did buy it again. I’ve owned three. still have two and they’re not going anywhere.”
“The thing is awesome and is VERY similar to the Kershaw Link IMO”
“the finger choil is actually functional; the ergos are very nice”
“there's no denying its an excellent knife and a great value.”
“I got one too. Mine was $32 w/shipping but still happy.”
“Yeah it's super thin definitely. Action is amazing too”
“I have the Copper the Brass and a G10. Great knife.”
“Awesome knife for $40. I have G-10, CF and Micarta.”
“Baklash is one of my favorite budget blades.”
“I've got a baklash. I really like that knife”
“It is a really sweet knife. Super slicey.”
“What a great knife for $22”
Practical notes owners raise — setup, quirks, and issues to watch for. They don't say whether the person likes the product, so they're not counted in the score, but they inform the pros, cons, and who it's for.
“https://preview.redd.it/kun6y3xa7lpf1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=10b7c600c7914c1537b100ec17647f126c1dda90 A civivi backlash!”
“There's an even more expensive version with brass scales, and 154CM or a Damascus version. I chose the Brass version myself.”
“The brown and blue seem to match very well.. wow. I never would’ve thought! I have the black scales with blue liners.”
“I should be stock. In order description it says CIVIVI Baklash Coarse Micarta Green . Shop should be legit retailer.”
“Holy hell that’s a big price gouge! That sucks man. Those bastards……I got the black on black for $42 usd”
“I live in Australia, so $30 was the most expensive I've had, while the Baklash is worth just over $100”
“Yea! I’ve got two and that’s hard enough for 9Cr18MoV imo.”
“The picture doesn’t look like it, but I actually got the beige/gray color. I got this one from BladeHQ...been liking the little personal touches they give to the orders. This post actually shows the color better... https://reddit.com/r/knifeclub/comments/9e5li4/nkd_civivi_baklashbudget_offshoot_of_we_knives/”