Civilware Knives

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edge13

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I did a quick look up on here and noticed no one had mentioned Civlware before. Its a knife company started by pro skater Geoff Rowley. I have seen them around but haven't bought one. Has anyone on here ever had their hands on one or heard of them?

They look intriguing with a few nice designs.
-EG
 
I’d like to try out a Stryker fixed blade but I feel like 250$ is a little much imo.
 
Did they used to be under another name? I swear I've seen those folders before on here. They look blocky and boring to me. I think there are better knives out there for the money, but if you like them grab one.
 
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unwisefool said:
Did they used to be under another name? I swear I've seen those folders before on here. They look blocky and boring to me. I think there are better knives out there for the money, but if you like them grab one.
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I'm not into their folding knives as much just thought they looked interesting and was seeing if anyone on here ever saw them.

kniferbro said:
james brand vibes
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There's nothing wrong with The James Brand. People hate on them because they're expensive for what they are. I get it. And don't get me wrong they are expensive and there are plenty of other and better options for the price point. I gotta give it to them tho. They are making a product and know how to market it to people who are not normally knife people. I have seen a couple good reviews on their knives and have looked into getting one. I think now that they're making more price point friendly knives maybe they will see more love on here but what do I know. If anyone on here enjoys Knife banter (BHQ on youtube), the one usual host Kurt has a few TJB Folsoms that he raves about.


-EG
 
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kniferbro said:
james brand vibes
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James Brand does a better job with design. They got hammered with their initial knives because they were overpriced and used mediocre materials, but there recent stuff has been pretty well-received. From what I saw of Civilware's stuff on their website, the bare minimum amount of thought went into designing their products.
 
OrangeBlueOrangeBlue said:
James Brand does a better job with design. They got hammered with their initial knives because they were overpriced and used mediocre materials, but there recent stuff has been pretty well-received. From what I saw of Civilware's stuff on their website, the bare minimum amount of thought went into designing their products.
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I agree. The Civilware packer and striker are the ones that I was interested in. I like the fact that the striker looks like a file knife, but for over 200 I probably wont get one.
 
These look like this skateboard guy called some Chinese factory and said "Hey man, I need you guys to poorly copy the feel and aesthetic of some James Brand stuff and send it over." and boom, so it was done.

Not a single one of those knives looks like anything I'd purchase.
 
edge13 said:
I agree. The Civilware packer and striker are the ones that I was interested in. I like the fact that the striker looks like a file knife, but for over 200 I probably wont get one.
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For the price of the striker you could get one of the knifemakers on here to make you something better
 
unwisefool said:
Did they used to be under another name? I swear I've seen those folders before on here. They look blocky and boring to me. I think there are better knives out there for the money, but if you like them grab one.
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Could you be thinking of the Statgear Ausus?

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I like the Civilware Pointer Mk II, but I agree with the general sentiment that the value for the money calculus leaves a remainder on the "value" side of the equation: friction folders are the easiest folding knife to make, and these folks have access to CNC equipment. The knife is twelve pieces, including standoffs and hardware, and you know they ain't making them (the hardware) in house.

Even if they send the blades out for HT, their price-per-unit should be less than $50.

Now, the Pointer is made in the States, and David Sharp is involved. I don't know if that's the Sharpwerks David Sharp, but the American manufacturing does explain some of the price.
 
Shorttime said:
Could you be thinking of the Statgear Ausus?

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I like the Civilware Pointer Mk II, but I agree with the general sentiment that the value for the money calculus leaves a remainder on the "value" side of the equation: friction folders are the easiest folding knife to make, and these folks have access to CNC equipment. The knife is twelve pieces, including standoffs and hardware, and you know they ain't making them (the hardware) in house.

Even if they send the blades out for HT, their price-per-unit should be less than $50.

Now, the Pointer is made in the States, and David Sharp is involved. I don't know if that's the Sharpwerks David Sharp, but the American manufacturing does explain some of the price.
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LOL The knives in that picture look like something you'd get by bolting a bunch of unfinished pieces together to test fitment before actual shaping is begun.
 
Quiet said:
LOL The knives in that picture look like something you'd get by bolting a bunch of unfinished pieces together to test fitment before actual shaping is begun.
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No, no that's what's considered minimalist now. I call it lazy and unfinished.
 
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