![]() ![]() As a member of the tool steel family, D2 can take and hold a great edge. Speaking of D2, can you guess the Achilles heel of this particular material? It’s rust. This is due to a flat grind on its D2 blade, which has a leg up on the Mora’s signature Scandi bevel in the kitchen. Still, it was able to produce cleaner results than the pair of Moraknivsthat I used for comparison. I was able to get through onions, carrots, and garlic (as well as some potatoes for later), but the cuts were less than what I’d call pristine. While the blade was definitely sharp, its spine is still a bit wider than your typical slicer. But once we got to the vegetables, things did get a little dicey. Dividing the chuck roast was no problem, as this is definitely a blade with a taste for meat. I attempted to make beef stew with the Tamashii as my main cutting tool. Carving wood was a bit more of a chore, and its rounded spine won’t be much help when starting a fire.īut after the success with the chicken, I decided to take things a step further. But, in this instance, the upswept tip and grippy handle made for easy maneuvering through the joints and around bones. Still, breaking down a whole bird is no small feat for a non-kitchen knife. The most dangerous foe this knife came up against during its stay was a whole chicken. The Tamashii spent the rest of its time cutting cardboard, lawn debris, and other foodstuffs. The knife also ships with a braided lanyard, which could improve grip for people with large hands. ![]() It can be worn vertically or horizontally on your belt, pack, or anywhere you happen to have a thick enough strap. The trailing-point shape provides a distinctive silhouette that’s far from the bushcraft and general-purpose knives I usually test.Ĭivivi has paired the Tamashii with a black Kydex sheath equipped with a T-clip system. Its satin-finished edge gives way to a contoured G10 handle, available in either black or green. The full-tang, D2 steel blade stretches to just over 4 inches, with a thickness of 0.18 inches. Weighing in at 4.4 ounces and measuring 8.8 inches from stem to stern, the Tamashii lands in the midrange of fixed-blade knives. Civivi Tamashii Fixed Blade Review By the Numbers While some of the designs the brand chooses to greenlight can be a little strange, I’ve never found them to be lacking in execution. It has become one of the more popular knifemakers for a reason, pairing high production values with wallet-friendly prices. ![]() While its catalog is indeed vast, what sets WE apart - and, by extension, Civivi - is the quality of its materials and finished products. And when I say leading, I’m referring to quality, not quantity. Civivi is the budget-minded arm of WE Knives, one of the leading Chinese manufacturers in the world. No, it’s not a small mammal that eats raw coffee beans. Here, we review the best folding and fixed-blade knives for every budget and use. Known by many names, a tactical knife generally refers to a hardworking, do-all blade. And while I’m not what you’d call “tactically minded,” it’s hard for me to argue with both circumstances and the Tamashii’s credentials.īut before we dive into the review, let’s get into some background. During its time with me, the Tamashii was also garnering praise out West.īlade Show West 2021 awarded it both Best In Show Factory Knife and Best Factory Tactical Knife. So I reached out to Civivi, and the brand was kind enough to supply the model shown here for testing.Īpparently, I wasn’t the only one who was intrigued. I stumbled across it while looking through upcoming releases, and it immediately caught my eye. It’s also my experience with the Civivi Tamashii, one of the more interesting new fixed blades on the market.ĭesigned by industry legend Bob Terzuola, the Tamashii is a medium-size, “tactical”-minded knife with a decidedly Eastern look. ‘The faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for’ - that’s serendipity. ![]()
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