Praxis vs. Baklash

[LikeHike]

Planning on buying one or the other for general EDC, hiking, occasional food prep, etc. Especially where do not want to take the PM2.

Hard to tell from the photos how large or small wheel the hollow grind is on the Baklash. Any comments on this?

How sturdy is the Baklash compared to the Praxis for outdoor use. I realize that neither are heavy duty. Is the Baklash blade more delicate?

The Praxis looks somewhat bulky. How is it in the pocket. Comments?

What do you prefer in one versus the other?

Any other comments appreciated.

Thanks!!!

 

[Runt1122]

Was doing a search on these 2 knives and came across this old post. Bumping it for more thoughts.

 

[Edgeoflife]

Not sure if you decided already but I own both along with several otheR Civivi models. Civivis are about the best budget folders on the market right now regarding quality and value for what you get. both models you mentioned are affordable enough and the 9cr18 has a great HT performing similar to Vg10.

The praxis is a tall flat grind and definitely more heavy use that the baklash which is a better slicer with its thin BTE hollow grind. The baklash weights a noticable amount less and isnt as wide in pocket as the praxis but both are excellent options and different types of knives. I would say the praxis would be better for camping and outdoors with its more robust blade where the baklash is more of an edc as the slicy hollow grind is gonna be more delicate coming to such a thin edge. I really like mine and both are excellent budget offerings so I vote for both! They are 90% of what a WE knife is just using less expensive materials. You won't find much better for the price point.

 

[Chronovore]

... Civivis are about the best budget folders on the market right now regarding quality and value for what you get ... The praxis is a tall flat grind and definitely more heavy use that the baklash which is a better slicer with its thin BTE hollow grind. The baklash weights a noticable amount less and isnt as wide in pocket as the praxis but both are excellent options and different types of knives. I would say the praxis would be better for camping and outdoors with its more robust blade where the baklash is more of an edc as the slicy hollow grind is gonna be more delicate coming to such a thin edge. I really like mine and both are excellent budget offerings so I vote for both! ...

The Civivi Naja has been my main EDC for roughly six months. I recently picked up one of the new versions of the Baklash with plain liners and recessed clip screws. I handled a Praxis but it didn't fit my hand as well. That's mostly due to how my thumb hits the hump at the base of the spine. That's an important ergonomic spot for me. The Naja and Baklash are both exceptional in that regard and are greatly comfortable despite their very different contours.

I'd generally agree with the quoted post. However, you may also wish include the Naja in your consideration. It's a larger knife but it carries surprisingly well in the pocket of my Wranglers. That handle is very comfortable for regular use. The blade is sturdy but relatively thin and wonderfully slicey.

I just measured. The blade stock on both the Naja and the Baklash is 0.12" at the base of the spine and they both taper down gradually towards the tip. Measuring accurately behind the edge is challenging for me but both seem to get under 0.02", with the Baklash seeming a tiny bit thinner.

 

[Edgeoflife]

The Civivi Naja has been my main EDC for roughly six months. I recently picked up one of the new versions of the Baklash with plain liners and recessed clip screws. I handled a Praxis but it didn't fit my hand as well. That's mostly due to how my thumb hits the hump at the base of the spine. That's an important ergonomic spot for me. The Naja and Baklash are both exceptional in that regard and are greatly comfortable despite their very different contours.

I'd generally agree with the quoted post. However, you may also wish include the Naja in your consideration. It's a larger knife but it carries surprisingly well in the pocket of my Wranglers. That handle is very comfortable for regular use. The blade is sturdy but relatively thin and wonderfully slicey.

I just measured. The blade stock on both the Naja and the Baklash is 0.12" at the base of the spine and they both taper down gradually towards the tip. Measuring accurately behind the edge is challenging for me but both seem to get under 0.02", with the Baklash seeming a tiny bit thinner.

I own the naja as well and its a great budget folder also. Its the bulkiest and heaviest of the 3 but still in EDC realm and also the most comfortable and grippiest with the contoured G10. It would make a good camp knife or EDC. only reason I didn't mention the naja is bc it wasn't in the OP selections but definitely worth a look imo as all
3 have the same materials and price point with different designs. Can't go wrong with any of them honestly as i own all 3 and several other models. Civivis are my favorite budget folders and they have really upped the bar for what a 40 dollar-ish knife is.