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By Ajita Sherer: SOFREP<\/p>\n

Some knives are tools. Others are toys, the samurai sword you show off to Jeff from down the street. The CIVIVI RS71? It\u2019s both<\/em>, with the attitude of a dive knife, the action of a fidget spinner that just shotgunned three Red Bulls, and the build quality of something twice the price. This thing doesn\u2019t just ask to be carried, it dares you NOT<\/em> to.<\/p>\n

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The First Flip: \u201cAlright, What is This Monster\u201d<\/h3>\n

At over 9 inches open (sorry boys), with a 4-inch blade, (that\u2019s more like it), the RS71 isn\u2019t exactly shy. When you first unbox it, there\u2019s a moment of pause, like when you see someone roll up to the company picnic in a cammed GT500. You\u2019re not sure if it\u2019s practical, but you KNOW<\/em> it\u2019s awesome.<\/p>\n

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Spoiler alert: It\u2019s both<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The action is absolutely absurd, whether you use the flipper or the thumb studs, that blade snaps out with all the grace of a well-oiled machine. It\u2019s running on ceramic bearings, and you feel that silky glide immediately. No wiggle, no hesitation. Just a solid thunk<\/em> and lockup like a vault door. It really isn\u2019t hype, it\u2019s engineered that way.<\/p>\n

Grip Game Strong: G10 That Gets Noticed<\/h3>\n

The textured G10 handle scales are a home run. Everyone who\u2019s put their hands on this knife in person has almost immediately commented on the grip. It\u2019s aggressive enough to inspire confidence, but not so rough that it\u2019ll eat up your pockets, or your fingers for that matter.<\/p>\n

The handle ergonomcis are spot-on for a larger knife. You get a full four-finger grip, even if your hands are on the bigger or smaller side. With my smaller mitts, I still felt supremely confident with it in hand. It\u2019s well-contoured, surprisingly lightweight for the size, (just under 4.6 ounces), and balanced like it was made for extended work, not just quick cuts.<\/p>\n

Put simply: it feels locked in, like you\u2019re holding something with intent.<\/p>\n

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Blade Shape and Steel<\/h3>\n

The spear point blade on the RS71 looks like it came out of an \u201980s SEAL team gear room, but updated for real-world carry. Think combat-dive knife meets modern refinement.<\/p>\n