CIVIVI Brazen handle scales
CIVIVI Brazen handle scales
In early 2021, CIVIVI—the value-focused brand of WE Knife Co.—released the Brazen (models like C19059 series) as a bold, no-nonsense addition to their EDC lineup. Debuting around February 2021 (first sightings and dealer arrivals in mid-February), it arrived amid CIVIVI's push for larger, more aggressive folders following hits like the Elementum and Praxis
The CIVIVI Brazen features a 3.46-inch tanto blade in durable D2 or 14C28N stainless steel (often black stonewash or satin finish) for strong edge retention, slicing power, and corrosion resistance. Weighing ~4 oz, it includes a smooth liner lock (later upgraded to button lock variants like C19059C in 2022–2023), dual thumb studs plus flipper deployment, caged ball bearings for silky action, textured G-10 handles (in colors like black, red, OD green), and a reversible deep-carry pocket clip
Designed in-house by CIVIVI (no named custom designer), the Brazen embraced an "unapologetic" hard-use ethos with its chunky tanto profile, forward jimping, and reliable performance—ideal for tactical tasks, heavy cutting, and everyday carry (EDC knives). It quickly earned praise as a "workhorse" for its value (~$60–$80 MSRP), fidget-friendly action, and versatility, spawning variants like button-lock editions, Damascus/Micarta upgrades, and exclusive drops. The Brazen solidified CIVIVI's reputation for premium-feeling budget folders with bold, functional designs