Civivi Ryson-E C25097-DS1 – Damascus steel blade with black canvas Micarta handle, Linerlock

The Civivi Ryson-E C25097-DS1 EDC folding knife showcases the Damascus steel, featuring a black handle, backspacer, and liners. This understated design allows the blade’s patterns to complement the harpoon motif designed by Sam Tran.

The blade features a hollow grind and a smooth cutting edge. Its distinctive stepped spine gives this folding knife a bold identity, while the black canvas Micarta adds a subtle texture to the handle.

The knife opens entirely by hand using a thumb stud, on a pivot equipped with caged ceramic ball bearings. The Liner Lock keeps the blade open. A reversible clip completes the design, allowing the knife to be carried point-up, on the left, or on the right.

Technical specifications of the Civivi Ryson-E folding knife:
Brand: Civivi
Model: Ryson-E
Part Number: C25097-DS1
Designer: Sam Tran
Total length when closed: 11.0 cm
Blade length: 8.4 cm
Total length when open: 19.4 cm
Blade thickness: 3 mm
Steel: Damascus
Claimed core hardness: 58–60 HRC
Blade profile: harpoon
Grind: hollow
Edge: smooth
Handle: Black woven Micarta
Backspacer: Black canvas Micarta
Liner plates: stainless steel, black finish
Opening: manual thumb stud
Pivot: Caged ceramic ball bearings
Lock: Liner Lock
Clip: stainless steel, reversible left/right, tip-up carry
Weight: 87 gr

Tellknives Review:
We appreciate this version for the prominence given to the blade; the black handle provides a subtle frame around the Damascus steel without adding any color contrast. We’d recommend it to enthusiasts looking for a more decorative version of the Civivi Ryson-E, while retaining its everyday size and classic mechanics.