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What Makes the Civivi P87 Folder Different?.

Short answer

Size and simplicity. The P87 is a compact linerlock at 3.63 inches closed with a 2.88 inch blade, thumb stud opening and an extended tang. We stock four, and the meaningful split is between three Nitro-V versions and one built with a Damascus-pattern blade and carbon fiber scales.

The core knife

All four share the same frame: 3.63 inches closed, a 2.88 inch blade, a thumb stud, an extended tang, a pocket clip and a zippered storage case. That size sits in genuinely pocketable territory.

Three use Nitro-V, which is a strong choice at this size: tough, very corrosion resistant, and easy to sharpen.

Where they diverge

Handle and finish. Black G10 with a black stonewash blade, purple G10 with a bead blast blade, and green Micarta with a black stonewash blade all sit at the same specification level.

The fourth uses a Damascus-pattern blade with carbon fiber scales. That is an appearance decision: Damascus describes construction rather than an alloy, so it does not tell you how the blade performs.

Choosing

If you want a working knife, take one of the Nitro-V versions and choose the handle you like. Anyone torn between those handles can start at G10 vs Micarta. If you want the piece to look striking, the Damascus and carbon fiber version is the one.

CIVIVI is made in China by parent WE Knife Co. See is CIVIVI made in the USA.

Live stock

Specifications above come from the manufacturer. Live prices and availability are in the strip below, pulled from the catalog at build time rather than typed into the copy, so they cannot go stale on this page.

CIVIVI P87 in stock
SaleCIVIVI P87 Folder
CIVIVI · CIVC21043DS1
P87 Folder
In stock, ships from Virginia
$104.33$90.95
SaleCIVIVI P87 Folder
CIVIVI · CIVC210433
P87 Folder
In stock, ships from Virginia
$82.59$72.00
SaleCIVIVI P87 Folder
CIVIVI · CIVC210432
P87 Folder
In stock, ships from Virginia
$80.25$69.95
SaleCIVIVI P87 Folder
CIVIVI · CIVC210431
P87 Folder
In stock, ships from Virginia
$80.25$69.95

Frequently asked questions

What steel is the P87?
Three of the four we stock use Nitro-V. One uses a Damascus-pattern blade.
How big is it?
3.63 inches closed with a 2.88 inch blade.
Is the Damascus version better?
Different, not better. Damascus is a construction method and says nothing about performance.
Last verified 2026-08-23 · Knives Now, Woodlawn, Virginia
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