CIVIVI ExOne Flipper Knife (C23036-1) – Black G10 & Black Stonewashed Nitro-V Reverse Tanto

Brian Brown Custom Design. Armor-Piercing Utility. Fluid Bearing Deployment.

The CIVIVI ExOne marks an elite engineering collaboration with world-class custom knifemaker Brian Brown. Known for creating premium, high-end folders with flawless industrial symmetry, Brown brings his signature style to a highly accessible, hard-working platform. The ExOne trades sweeping curves for tight, deliberate angles, packing maximum cutting power and structural hand comfort into a compact, pocket-friendly footprint.

The C23036-1 configuration is built for low-profile field and tactical use, mating rugged Black G10 handle scales with a non-reflective Black Stonewashed blade. Utilizing a reinforced compound Reverse Tanto blade profile and high-performance Swedish Nitro-V steel, this folder delivers a commanding slicing and piercing experience backed by CIVIVI’s master-tier production metrics.

Key Features

High-Performance Nitro-V Stainless Steel: Cryogenically heat-treated to 58-60 HRC, this premium alloy is enriched with nitrogen and vanadium to yield a brilliant combination of razor-sharp edge retention, immense chip-resistance, and high corrosion defense.

Aggressive Reverse Tanto & Hollow Grind: The 2.94-inch blade features a sharp, angular reverse tanto tip built to survive intense structural stress and puncture tasks without snapping. A deep hollow grind ensures an incredibly thin, razor-sharp edge for effortless slicing.

Low-Glare Black Stonewash Finish: The rugged black stonewashed coating eliminates reflective flare in low-light tactical environments while doing a masterful job of hiding micro-scratches, pocket trails, and scuffs.

Ergonomic Black G10 Handle Scales: CNC-machined fiberglass composite scales provide intense impact resistance and a slip-free texture. The handle profile features a massive index finger cutout, forcing a locked-in, secure grip that naturally shields your hand.

Liquid-Smooth Ball Bearing Deployment: Equipped with a tuned pivot assembly riding on caged ceramic ball bearings, the blade fires open smoothly, instantly, and effortlessly via the responsive index flipper tab.

Solid Stainless Steel Liner Lock: Nestled perfectly flush within the skeletonized steel liners, the heavy-duty lockbar ensures vault-tight mechanical safety during intense daily tasks with a simple, seamless one-handed release.

Ambidextrous Deep-Carry Pocket Clip: The black stainless steel pocket clip allows the knife to ride ultra-low and hidden inside your pocket for low-visibility, tip-up carry (reversible for right or left-hand users).

Technical Specifications

The Tactical Edge: The reverse tanto tip concentrates immense structural reinforcement right at the spine. Unlike standard drop points that thin out at the apex, the ExOne geometry retains full material thickness up until the drop, making it virtually immune to tip breakage when scoring dense rubber, heavy shipping crates, or thick plastic webbing.